Maiko Kano (狩野舞子 Kano Maiko, born July 15, 1988) is a former Japanese volleyball player. She was part of the Japanese…Maiko Kano (狩野舞子 Kano Maiko, born July 15, 1988) is a former Japanese volleyball player. She was part of the Japanese team that won bronze at the 2012 Summer Olympics. Kumi Nakada (the coach of Hisamitu Springs) converted her to setter in 2012-13 season.
Miyuki Kano (狩野美雪 Kano Miyuki, born May 17, 1977) is a Japanese volleyball player who plays for Fortuna Odense Volley.…Miyuki Kano (狩野美雪 Kano Miyuki, born May 17, 1977) is a Japanese volleyball player who plays for Fortuna Odense Volley. She served as the Captain of Hisamitsu Springs between 2007 and 2010.
Haruyo Shimamura (島村 春世, Shimamura Haruyo; born March 4, 1992) is a Japanese volleyball player who plays in club level…Haruyo Shimamura (島村 春世, Shimamura Haruyo; born March 4, 1992) is a Japanese volleyball player who plays in club level for Gunma Green Wings in SV.League, Japan. She had played with NEC Red Rockets team for 15 years, which 2024–25 was the last season. Shimamura also plays for the Japan women's national volleyball team. She competed at the 2016 and 2020 Summer Olympics.
For the wrestler, see Miki Ishii. Miki Ishii (Japanese: 石井美樹, born 7 November 1989) is a Japanese beach volleyball…For the wrestler, see Miki Ishii. Miki Ishii (Japanese: 石井美樹, born 7 November 1989) is a Japanese beach volleyball player. She competed in the 2020 Summer Olympics.
Kanako Naito (内藤 香菜子, Naitō Kanako; (1980-11-04)4 November 1980 – 13 October 2019) was a Japanese female volleyball…Kanako Naito (内藤 香菜子, Naitō Kanako; (1980-11-04)4 November 1980 – 13 October 2019) was a Japanese female volleyball player, who played as a middle blocker. She was part of the Japan women's national volleyball team at the 2002 FIVB Volleyball Women's World Championship in Germany. On club level she played with Takefuji Bamboo and later for NEC Red Rockets.
Sachiko Sugiyama (杉山 祥子, Sugiyama Sachiko, born October 19, 1979) is a volleyball player from Japan, who competed at…Sachiko Sugiyama (杉山 祥子, Sugiyama Sachiko, born October 19, 1979) is a volleyball player from Japan, who competed at the 2004 Summer Olympics in Athens, Greece, wearing the number #12 jersey. There she ended up in fifth place with the Japan women's national team. Sugiyama played as a middle blocker.
Miwa Asao (浅尾 美和, Asao Miwa; born 2 February 1986 in Suzuka, Mie) is a female Japanese beach volleyball player.…Miwa Asao (浅尾 美和, Asao Miwa; born 2 February 1986 in Suzuka, Mie) is a female Japanese beach volleyball player. Referred to in media reports as the "pixie of beach volleyball" or simply "pixie of the beach" for her good looks, Asao helped to popularize beach volleyball in Japan. She became a national celebrity from the many articles written on her in Japanese magazines and newspapers, and through her numerous appearances on television.
Kanako Hirai (平井香菜子 Hirai Kanako, born April 15, 1984) is a Japanese volleyball player who played for Hisamitsu…Kanako Hirai (平井香菜子 Hirai Kanako, born April 15, 1984) is a Japanese volleyball player who played for Hisamitsu Springs. On October 1, 2014, Hisamitsu Springs announced her retirement.
Kanako Omura (大村加奈子, Ōmura Kanako; born December 15, 1976 in Nakagyō-ku, Kyoto) is a volleyball player from Japan. She…Kanako Omura (大村加奈子, Ōmura Kanako; born December 15, 1976 in Nakagyō-ku, Kyoto) is a volleyball player from Japan. She competed at the 2004 and 2008 Olympic Games for the Japanese team, finishing fifth on both occasions.
Yuko Sano (佐野 優子, Sano Yuko; born July 26, 1979 in Takatsuki, Osaka) is a retired volleyball player from Japan. She was…Yuko Sano (佐野 優子, Sano Yuko; born July 26, 1979 in Takatsuki, Osaka) is a retired volleyball player from Japan. She was part of the Japanese team that won the bronze medal at the 2012 Summer Olympics. She played as a libero for the Women's National Team at the 2008 Olympic Qualification Tournament in Japan. There the team ended up in third place, and qualified for the 2008 Summer Olympics. Afterwards Sano was named Best Digger and Best Receiver at the event.
Arisa Inoue (井上 愛里沙, Inoue Arisa; born 8 May 1995) is a Japanese volleyball player who plays for the Hisamitsu Springs.…Arisa Inoue (井上 愛里沙, Inoue Arisa; born 8 May 1995) is a Japanese volleyball player who plays for the Hisamitsu Springs. She also plays for the Japan women's national volleyball team. Inoue won a silver medal with the Japan U20 national team at the 2013 FIVB Women's Junior World Championship. She also competed at the 2014 Montreux Volley Masters, 2022 FIVB Volleyball Women's Nations League, 2022 FIVB Volleyball Women's World Championship with the Japan women's national volleyball team. Inoue won the Most Valuable Player award of 2021–22 V.League Division 1. Hisamitsu Springs were also the tournament champions. For the 2022-2023 season, Inoue joined Saint-Raphaël Var Volleyball team to compete in French Ligue A.
Mika Saiki (佐伯 美香, Saiki Mika; born September 25, 1972) is a retired Japanese beach volleyball and indoor volleyball…Mika Saiki (佐伯 美香, Saiki Mika; born September 25, 1972) is a retired Japanese beach volleyball and indoor volleyball player. Saiki competed at the 1996 Summer Olympics in Atlanta in volleyball. She then competed at the 2000 Summer Olympics in Sydney and the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing in beach volleyball.
Akari Oumi (近江 あかり, Oumi Akari, born 10 November 1989) is a Japanese volleyball player who retired from the NEC Red…Akari Oumi (近江 あかり, Oumi Akari, born 10 November 1989) is a Japanese volleyball player who retired from the NEC Red Rockets after the 2016-2017 season. She also played for Japan women's national volleyball team.
Hitomi Nakamichi (中道 瞳, Nakamichi Hitomi; born September 18, 1985) is a former Japanese volleyball player who played…Hitomi Nakamichi (中道 瞳, Nakamichi Hitomi; born September 18, 1985) is a former Japanese volleyball player who played for Toray Arrows. She has served as captain of the team since 2013. She was also part of the Japanese team that won the bronze medal at the 2012 Summer Olympics. She retired from volleyball in 2015.
Masayoshi Manabe (真鍋 政義 Manabe Masayoshi, born 21 August 1963) is a Japanese volleyball coach and former player, who…Masayoshi Manabe (真鍋 政義 Manabe Masayoshi, born 21 August 1963) is a Japanese volleyball coach and former player, who played as a setter for the Japanese men's national volleyball team in the 1980s and 1990s. Manabe played at the 1988 Summer Olympics in Seoul, where he finished in tenth place. He competed at the 1986 Goodwill Games in Moscow and won a bronze medal. Manabe took fifteenth place at the 1998 World Championship in Japan.
Kaori Inoue (井上香織 Inoue Kaori, born October 21, 1982) is retired a Japanese volleyball player who plays for Denso…Kaori Inoue (井上香織 Inoue Kaori, born October 21, 1982) is retired a Japanese volleyball player who plays for Denso Airybees. On 23 September 2008, Airybees announced her marriage. She serves as the captain of the team from 2009. She was part of the Japanese team that won the bronze medal at the 2012 Summer Olympics. Her retirement was announced in 2015.
Yuki Ishii (石井 優希, Ishii Yuki; born May 8, 1991) is a retired Japanese volleyball player who plays for Hisamitsu…Yuki Ishii (石井 優希, Ishii Yuki; born May 8, 1991) is a retired Japanese volleyball player who plays for Hisamitsu Springs. She also played for the All-Japan women's volleyball team. She competed at the 2020 Summer Olympics, in Women's volleyball.
Naoko Hashimoto (橋本直子 Hashimoto Naoko, born July 11, 1984) is a Japanese volleyball player who plays for Il Bisonte…Naoko Hashimoto (橋本直子 Hashimoto Naoko, born July 11, 1984) is a Japanese volleyball player who plays for Il Bisonte Firenze.
Mai Okumura (奥村麻依, born October 31, 1990) is a Japanese volleyball player. She plays for the Japan women's national…Mai Okumura (奥村麻依, born October 31, 1990) is a Japanese volleyball player. She plays for the Japan women's national volleyball team. She competed at the 2020 Summer Olympics, in Women's volleyball. She competed at the 2019 FIVB Volleyball Nations League.
Megumi Kurihara (栗原恵 Kurihara Megumi, born July 31, 1984) is a Japanese volleyball former player who played for JT…Megumi Kurihara (栗原恵 Kurihara Megumi, born July 31, 1984) is a Japanese volleyball former player who played for JT Marvelous. She also played for the All-Japan women's volleyball team and participated at the 2004 and 2008 Summer Olympics. Her nickname is "Princess Meg" (プリンセス・メグ).
Rie Takaki (高木 理江 Takaki Rie, born 9 August 1983) is a Japanese volleyball player who plays as vice captain for…Rie Takaki (高木 理江 Takaki Rie, born 9 August 1983) is a Japanese volleyball player who plays as vice captain for Victorina Himeji.
Makiko Horai (宝来 眞紀子, Hōrai Makiko; born January 6, 1979) is a former Japanese volleyball player. The 6ft 2in tall…Makiko Horai (宝来 眞紀子, Hōrai Makiko; born January 6, 1979) is a former Japanese volleyball player. The 6ft 2in tall Horai also played for Japan National women's volleyball team and participated at the 2006 World Championship. Her nickname is Japanese High Tower (ジャパニーズハイタワー).
Rika Nomoto (born 21 September 1991) is a Japanese volleyball player. She is part of the Japan women's national…Rika Nomoto (born 21 September 1991) is a Japanese volleyball player. She is part of the Japan women's national volleyball team. She competed at the 2017 FIVB Volleyball Women's World Grand Champions Cup, and the 2017 FIVB Volleyball World Grand Prix. With her club Hisamitsu Springs she competed at the 2014 and 2015 FIVB Volleyball Women's Club World Championship.
Chizuru Kotō (古藤千鶴, Kotō Chizuru, born Oct 8, 1982) is a Japanese volleyball player who plays for Hisamitsu Springs.…Chizuru Kotō (古藤千鶴, Kotō Chizuru, born Oct 8, 1982) is a Japanese volleyball player who plays for Hisamitsu Springs. She also plays for Japan women's national volleyball team as setter.
Aimi Kawashima (川島 亜依美, Kawashima Aima; born (1990-04-15)15 April 1990) is a Japanese female volleyball player. She was…Aimi Kawashima (川島 亜依美, Kawashima Aima; born (1990-04-15)15 April 1990) is a Japanese female volleyball player. She was part of the Japan women's national volleyball team. She competed at the 2013 FIVB Volleyball World Grand Prix. On club level she played for Okayama Seagulls in 2013.
Kanari Hamaguchi (濱口 華菜里, Hamaguchi Kanari; born August 29, 1985) is a Japanese volleyball player who plays for Toray…Kanari Hamaguchi (濱口 華菜里, Hamaguchi Kanari; born August 29, 1985) is a Japanese volleyball player who plays for Toray Arrows.
Sarina Koga (古賀 紗理那, Koga Sarina; born May 21, 1996) or Sarina Nishida (西田 紗理那, Nishida Sarina) is a Japanese retired…Sarina Koga (古賀 紗理那, Koga Sarina; born May 21, 1996) or Sarina Nishida (西田 紗理那, Nishida Sarina) is a Japanese retired volleyball player who used to be captain of the Japan women's national volleyball team. Koga won the bronze medal at the 2013 U23 World Championship with Japan's U23 national team. She also competed at the 2020 Summer Olympics, in women's volleyball. Koga retired after the 2024 Summer Olympics.
Risa Shiragaki (born (1991-07-30)30 July 1991) is a Japanese female volleyball player. She is part of the Japan women's…Risa Shiragaki (born (1991-07-30)30 July 1991) is a Japanese female volleyball player. She is part of the Japan women's national volleyball team. She participated in the 2015 FIVB Volleyball World Grand Prix. On club level she played for NEC Red Rockets in 2015.
Nana Iwasaka (岩坂 名奈, Iwasaka Nana; born July 3, 1990) is a retired Japanese volleyball player who plays for Hisamitsu…Nana Iwasaka (岩坂 名奈, Iwasaka Nana; born July 3, 1990) is a retired Japanese volleyball player who plays for Hisamitsu Springs.
Megumi Kawamura (河村めぐみ, Kawamura Megumi; born July 12, 1983) is a former Japanese volleyball player and occasional…Megumi Kawamura (河村めぐみ, Kawamura Megumi; born July 12, 1983) is a former Japanese volleyball player and occasional model. She is the tallest fashion model in Japan. Kawamura was a member of the national volleyball team that won the bronze medal at the 2001 World Grand Champions Cup, playing middle blocker for NEC Red Rockets. Wearing number 10 and 15, she stayed with the team until her retirement on August 30, 2005.
Sayaka Tsutsui (筒井 さやか, Tsutsui Sayaka; born 29 September 1992) is a female volleyball player from Japan. Tsutsui plays…Sayaka Tsutsui (筒井 さやか, Tsutsui Sayaka; born 29 September 1992) is a female volleyball player from Japan. Tsutsui plays for Le Cannet (fr) and also plays for the Japan women's national volleyball team as libero.
Miyu Nagaoka (長岡 望悠, Nagaoka Miyu; born July 25, 1991) is a Japanese volleyball player in the position of opposite…Miyu Nagaoka (長岡 望悠, Nagaoka Miyu; born July 25, 1991) is a Japanese volleyball player in the position of opposite spiker. She was a member of Japan women's national volleyball team and participated at the 2016 Summer Olympics. Currently she plays with Hisamitsu Springs.
Yurie Nabeya (鍋谷 友理枝, Nabeya Yurie; born (1993-12-15)15 December 1993) is a Japanese former volleyball player. She…Yurie Nabeya (鍋谷 友理枝, Nabeya Yurie; born (1993-12-15)15 December 1993) is a Japanese former volleyball player. She played in the 2016 Summer Olympics.
Yoshiko Yano (矢野美子 Yano Yoshiko, born August 1, 1985) is a Japanese volleyball player who plays for Toyota Auto Body…Yoshiko Yano (矢野美子 Yano Yoshiko, born August 1, 1985) is a Japanese volleyball player who plays for Toyota Auto Body Queenseis.
Risa Shinnabe (新鍋 理沙 Shinnabe Risa, born July 11, 1990) is a retired professional Japanese volleyball player who played…Risa Shinnabe (新鍋 理沙 Shinnabe Risa, born July 11, 1990) is a retired professional Japanese volleyball player who played for Hisamitsu Springs. She also played for the All-Japan women's volleyball team. She won a bronze medal with the Japanese team at the 2012 Summer Olympics. She announced her retirement from the sport at the age of 29.
Saori Sakoda (迫田さおり Sakoda Saori, born December 18, 1987) is a Japanese volleyball player who played for Toray Arrows.…Saori Sakoda (迫田さおり Sakoda Saori, born December 18, 1987) is a Japanese volleyball player who played for Toray Arrows. She also played for the All-Japan women's volleyball team.
Kotoki Zayasu (座安 琴希, Zayasu Kotoki; born January 11, 1990) is a Japanese volleyball player who plays for RC Cannes.…Kotoki Zayasu (座安 琴希, Zayasu Kotoki; born January 11, 1990) is a Japanese volleyball player who plays for RC Cannes. She played for the Japan national team during the 2016 Summer Olympics.
