Kaede Higa (Japanese: ๆฏๅ ๆฅ; born 27 August 2003) is a Japanese handball player who plays as a goalkeeper for KagawaโฆKaede Higa (Japanese: ๆฏๅ ๆฅ; born 27 August 2003) is a Japanese handball player who plays as a goalkeeper for Kagawa Bank GiraSol Kagawa and the Japan women's national handball team. She represented Japan at the 2026 Asian Games, where the team won the silver medal. Higa previously played collegiate handball for Osaka University of Health and Sport Sciences, where she received individual recognition in the Kansai student league.
Sora Ishikawa (Japanese: ็ณๅท ็ฉบ; born 20 December 2002) is a Japanese handball player who plays as a right back forโฆSora Ishikawa (Japanese: ็ณๅท ็ฉบ; born 20 December 2002) is a Japanese handball player who plays as a right back for Spanish club Super Amara Bera Bera and the Japan women's national team. She represented Japan at the Asian Games, winning gold at the 2022 Asian Games, held in Hangzhou in 2023, and silver at the 2026 Asian Games in AichiโNagoya. She has also represented Japan at the IHF Women's World Handball Championship.
Minami Matsuura (Japanese: ๆพๆตฆ ๆชๅ, Matsuura Minami; born 26 January 2002) is a Japanese handball player who plays forโฆMinami Matsuura (Japanese: ๆพๆตฆ ๆชๅ, Matsuura Minami; born 26 January 2002) is a Japanese handball player who plays for Kagawa Bank GiraSol Kagawa and represents Japan in international competition. She was a member of the Japan women's national handball team that won the silver medal at the 2026 Asian Games in Aichi and Nagoya, Japan.
Aki Ueshima (Japanese: ไธๅถ ไบๆจน; born 5 July 2001) is a Japanese handball player who plays as a goalkeeper for French clubโฆAki Ueshima (Japanese: ไธๅถ ไบๆจน; born 5 July 2001) is a Japanese handball player who plays as a goalkeeper for French club ASUL Vaulx-en-Velin Handball and the Japan women's national team. She represented Japan at the 2025 IHF Women's World Handball Championship and won a silver medal in the women's tournament at the 2026 Asian Games in AichiโNagoya. She previously played for clubs in the Netherlands, Japan and Iceland.
Kaoru Wada (Japanese: ๅ็ฐ ่ซ, Wada Kaoru; born 8 May 2001) is a Japanese handball player who plays as a left wing forโฆKaoru Wada (Japanese: ๅ็ฐ ่ซ, Wada Kaoru; born 8 May 2001) is a Japanese handball player who plays as a left wing for Kagawa Bank GiraSol Kagawa and the Japan women's national handball team. She won a silver medal with Japan at the 2026 Asian Games.
Kosuke Yasuhira (Japanese: ๅฎๅนณ ๅ ไฝ, Yasuhira Kลsuke; born 29 June 2000) is a Japanese professional handballer who playsโฆKosuke Yasuhira (Japanese: ๅฎๅนณ ๅ ไฝ, Yasuhira Kลsuke; born 29 June 2000) is a Japanese professional handballer who plays as a centre back for Kuwaiti club Burgan SC and Japan national team. He is known for his speed, vision, playmaking ability, and creativity, earning nicknames such as "Sonic" and "Samurai" during his time with RK Vardar in North Macedonia.
Adam Yuki Baig (born 12 April 1999) is a Japanese handball player for Zeekstar Tokyo and the Japanese national team. HeโฆAdam Yuki Baig (born 12 April 1999) is a Japanese handball player for Zeekstar Tokyo and the Japanese national team. He represented Japan at the 2019 World Men's Handball Championship.
Natsuki Aizawa (born 6 January 1999) is a Japanese female handball player for the German club Thรผringer HC and theโฆNatsuki Aizawa (born 6 January 1999) is a Japanese female handball player for the German club Thรผringer HC and the Japanese national team.
Kaho Nakayama (born 23 October 1998) is a Japanese female handball player player for Romanian handball club CSM SlatinaโฆKaho Nakayama (born 23 October 1998) is a Japanese female handball player player for Romanian handball club CSM Slatina and the Japanese national team.
Yuki Yoshidome (born 2 August 1998) is a Japanese female handball player for Hokkoku Bank and the Japanese nationalโฆYuki Yoshidome (born 2 August 1998) is a Japanese female handball player for Hokkoku Bank and the Japanese national team. She represented Japan at the 2021 World Women's Handball Championship in Spain. She represented Japan again at the 2025 World Championship. At the 2022 Asian Championship, she won silver medals, losing to South Korea in the final. At the 2024 Asian Championship she won gold medals with the Japanese team.
Clare Francis Gray (born 3 June 1997) is a Japanese female handball player for Omron Corporation and the JapaneseโฆClare Francis Gray (born 3 June 1997) is a Japanese female handball player for Omron Corporation and the Japanese national team. She represented Japan at the 2021 World Women's Handball Championship in Spain. At the 2024 Asian Championship she won gold medals with the Japanese team.
Saki Hattori (Japanese: ๆ้จ ๆฒ็ด, born 22 December 1996) is a Japanese female handball player for Sony Semiconductor andโฆSaki Hattori (Japanese: ๆ้จ ๆฒ็ด, born 22 December 1996) is a Japanese female handball player for Sony Semiconductor and the Japanese national team. She represented Japan at the 2021 World Women's Handball Championship in Spain. At the 2022 Asian Championship, she won silver medals, losing to South Korea in the final.
Asuka Fujita (่ค็ฐ ๆๆฅ้ฆ, Fujita Asuka; born 14 February 1996) is a Japanese professional handballer who plays as a rightโฆAsuka Fujita (่ค็ฐ ๆๆฅ้ฆ, Fujita Asuka; born 14 February 1996) is a Japanese professional handballer who plays as a right wing for Liga Naศionalฤ club Gloria Bistriศa-Nฤsฤud and the Japan national team.
Maharu Kondo (่ฟ่ค ไธๆฅ, Kondล Maharu, born 24 January 1996) is a Japanese handball player who plays as a left wing forโฆMaharu Kondo (่ฟ่ค ไธๆฅ, Kondล Maharu, born 24 January 1996) is a Japanese handball player who plays as a left wing for Japan internationally. She made her Olympic debut representing Japan at the 2020 Summer Olympics.
Naoko Sahara (born 18 January 1996) is a Japanese female handball player for Hokkoku Bank and the Japanese nationalโฆNaoko Sahara (born 18 January 1996) is a Japanese female handball player for Hokkoku Bank and the Japanese national team. She represented Japan at the 2021 World Women's Handball Championship in Spain. She represented Japan again at the 2025 World Championship. At the 2022 Asian Championship, she won silver medals, losing to South Korea in the final. At this occasion she was chosen for the tournament MVP.
Ikumi Iwabuchi (born 14 December 1995) is a Japanese handball player for Omron Corporation and the Japanese nationalโฆIkumi Iwabuchi (born 14 December 1995) is a Japanese handball player for Omron Corporation and the Japanese national team. She represented Japan at the 2021 World Women's Handball Championship in Spain.
Shinnosuke Tokuda (ๅพณ็ฐ ๆฐไนไป, Tokuda Shinnosuke; born 6 December 1995) is a Japanese handball player for Saudi ArabianโฆShinnosuke Tokuda (ๅพณ็ฐ ๆฐไนไป, Tokuda Shinnosuke; born 6 December 1995) is a Japanese handball player for Saudi Arabian Khaleej Club and the Japanese national team. He participated at the 2017 World Men's Handball Championship.
Motoki Sakai (born 10 November 1995) is a Japanese handball player. He competed in the 2020 Summer Olympics, heldโฆMotoki Sakai (born 10 November 1995) is a Japanese handball player. He competed in the 2020 Summer Olympics, held JulyโAugust 2021 in Tokyo.
Yumi Kitahara (born 8 July 1995) is a Japanese female handball player for Sony Semiconductor and the Japanese nationalโฆYumi Kitahara (born 8 July 1995) is a Japanese female handball player for Sony Semiconductor and the Japanese national team. She represented Japan at the 2021 World Women's Handball Championship in Spain. At the 2022 Asian Championship, she won silver medals, losing to South Korea in the final.
Atsuko Baba (born 13 June 1995) is a Japanese female handball player for Hokkoku Bank and the Japanese national team.โฆAtsuko Baba (born 13 June 1995) is a Japanese female handball player for Hokkoku Bank and the Japanese national team. She represented Japan at the 2021 World Women's Handball Championship in Spain. At the 2022 Asian Championship, she won silver medals, losing to South Korea in the final. At the 2024 Asian Championship she won gold medals with the Japanese team. With her club Hokkoku Bank she has won the Japan Handball League 5 times.
Hiroyasu Tamakawa (็ๅท ่ฃๅบท, Tamakawa Hiroyasu; born 27 April 1995) is a Japanese (of Iranian father) handball player forโฆHiroyasu Tamakawa (็ๅท ่ฃๅบท, Tamakawa Hiroyasu; born 27 April 1995) is a Japanese (of Iranian father) handball player for Daido Steel and the Japanese national team. He participated at the 2017 World Men's Handball Championship.
Kotaro Mizumachi (ๆฐด็บๅญๅคช้, Mizumachi Kลtarล; born 13 March 1995) is a Japanese handball player who plays for Toyoda GoseiโฆKotaro Mizumachi (ๆฐด็บๅญๅคช้, Mizumachi Kลtarล; born 13 March 1995) is a Japanese handball player who plays for Toyoda Gosei Blue Falcon. He competed in the 2020 Summer Olympics. He has previously played for the German club VfL Lรผbeck-Schwartau on a loan deal in the 2021-2022 season. In 2023 he won the Japanese Championship.
Haruno Sasaki (ไฝใ ๆจ ๆฅไน, Sasaki Haruno; born 26 February 1995) is a Japanese handball player for Borussia DortmundโฆHaruno Sasaki (ไฝใ ๆจ ๆฅไน, Sasaki Haruno; born 26 February 1995) is a Japanese handball player for Borussia Dortmund Handball and the Japanese national team.
Hikaru Matsumoto (born 25 February 1995) is a Japanese female handball player for Hokkoku Bank and the JapaneseโฆHikaru Matsumoto (born 25 February 1995) is a Japanese female handball player for Hokkoku Bank and the Japanese national team. She represented Japan at the 2021 World Women's Handball Championship in Spain. At the 2022 Asian Championship, she won silver medals, losing to South Korea in the final.
Natsumi Akiyama (born 23 July 1994) is a Japanese handball player for Aranmare Toyama and the Japanese national team.โฆNatsumi Akiyama (born 23 July 1994) is a Japanese handball player for Aranmare Toyama and the Japanese national team. She has previously played for the Hungarian clubs Kisvรกrdai KC and Szombathelyi KKA, as well as Hokkoku Bank in Japan. She represented Japan at the 2019 World Women's Handball Championship. She represented Japan again at the 2025 World Championship. At the 2024 Asian Championship she won gold medals with the Japanese team.
Tatsuki Yoshino (Japanese: ๅ้ๆจน born 13 July 1994) is a Japanese handball player for Toyota Auto Body and the JapaneseโฆTatsuki Yoshino (Japanese: ๅ้ๆจน born 13 July 1994) is a Japanese handball player for Toyota Auto Body and the Japanese national team. He represented Japan at the 2019 World Men's Handball Championship.
Mika Nagata (born 28 May 1994) is a Japanese handball player for Hokkoku Bank and the Japanese national team. SheโฆMika Nagata (born 28 May 1994) is a Japanese handball player for Hokkoku Bank and the Japanese national team. She participated at the 2017 World Women's Handball Championship. At the 2022 Asian Championship, she won silver medals, losing to South Korea in the final.
Naoki Sugioka (born 18 April 1994) is a Japanese handball player for Toyota Auto Body and the Japanese national team.โฆNaoki Sugioka (born 18 April 1994) is a Japanese handball player for Toyota Auto Body and the Japanese national team. He represented Japan at the 2019 World Men's Handball Championship.
Mana Horikawa (Japanese: ๅ ๅท็ๅฅ. born 4 March 1994) is a Japanese handball player for lzumi Maple Reds and the JapaneseโฆMana Horikawa (Japanese: ๅ ๅท็ๅฅ. born 4 March 1994) is a Japanese handball player for lzumi Maple Reds and the Japanese national team. She represented Japan at the 2019 World Women's Handball Championship.
Ryusei Okamoto (born 1 November 1993) is a Japanese handball player for Toyota Auto Body and the Japanese nationalโฆRyusei Okamoto (born 1 November 1993) is a Japanese handball player for Toyota Auto Body and the Japanese national team. He represented Japan at the 2019 World Men's Handball Championship.
Yuto Agarie (ๆฑๆฑ ้ๆ, Agarie Yลซto; born 6 July 1993) is a Japanese handball player for Daido Steel and the JapaneseโฆYuto Agarie (ๆฑๆฑ ้ๆ, Agarie Yลซto; born 6 July 1993) is a Japanese handball player for Daido Steel and the Japanese national team. He participated at the 2017 World Men's Handball Championship.
Ryosuke Sasaki (ไฝใ ๆจ ไบฎ่ผ, Sasaki Ryลsuke; born 6 March 1993) is a Japanese handball player for Toyoda Gosei and theโฆRyosuke Sasaki (ไฝใ ๆจ ไบฎ่ผ, Sasaki Ryลsuke; born 6 March 1993) is a Japanese handball player for Toyoda Gosei and the Japanese national team. He represented Japan at the 2019 World Men's Handball Championship.
Minami Itano (ๆฟ้้ฝ, Itano Minami; born 2 February 1993) is a Japanese handball player for Hiroshima Maple Reds and theโฆMinami Itano (ๆฟ้้ฝ, Itano Minami; born 2 February 1993) is a Japanese handball player for Hiroshima Maple Reds and the Japanese national team. She participated at the 2017 World Women's Handball Championship.
Kaho Sunami (่งๅๆๅธ, Sunami Kaho; born 5 January 1993) is a Japanese handball player for Sony Semiconductor and theโฆKaho Sunami (่งๅๆๅธ, Sunami Kaho; born 5 January 1993) is a Japanese handball player for Sony Semiconductor and the Japanese national team. She participated at the 2017 World Women's Handball Championship.
Mana Ohyama (ๅคงๅฑฑ ็ๅฅ, ลyama Mana; born 7 December 1992) is a Japanese handball player for Hokkoku Bank and the JapaneseโฆMana Ohyama (ๅคงๅฑฑ ็ๅฅ, ลyama Mana; born 7 December 1992) is a Japanese handball player for Hokkoku Bank and the Japanese national team. She participated at the 2017 World Women's Handball Championship.
Sato Shiroishi (born 2 December 1992) is a Japanese handball player for Tokyo Women's College and the Japanese nationalโฆSato Shiroishi (born 2 December 1992) is a Japanese handball player for Tokyo Women's College and the Japanese national team.
Hiroki Motoki (ๅ ๆจ ๅ็ด, Motoki Shida; born 14 February 1992) is a Japanese handball player for Osaki Osol and theโฆHiroki Motoki (ๅ ๆจ ๅ็ด, Motoki Shida; born 14 February 1992) is a Japanese handball player for Osaki Osol and the Japanese national team. He participated at the 2017 World Men's Handball Championship.
Anna Kawamura (born 26 October 1991) is a Japanese handball player for Sony Semiconductor and the Japanese RepublicโฆAnna Kawamura (born 26 October 1991) is a Japanese handball player for Sony Semiconductor and the Japanese Republic national team.
Hitomi Tada (born 13 October 1991) is a Japanese handball player for MIE violet' IRIS and the Japanese national team.โฆHitomi Tada (born 13 October 1991) is a Japanese handball player for MIE violet' IRIS and the Japanese national team. She participated at the 2017 World Women's Handball Championship.
Goki Koshio (ๅฐๅกฉ ่ฑช็ด, Koshio Gouki; born 29 April 1987) is a Japanese handball player for Toyoda Gosei and the JapaneseโฆGoki Koshio (ๅฐๅกฉ ่ฑช็ด, Koshio Gouki; born 29 April 1987) is a Japanese handball player for Toyoda Gosei and the Japanese national team. He participated at the 2017 World Men's Handball Championship.
Arata Nishikiori (้ฆ็น ๆฐ, Nishikiori Arata; born 7 September 1991) is a Japanese team handball player. She plays for theโฆArata Nishikiori (้ฆ็น ๆฐ, Nishikiori Arata; born 7 September 1991) is a Japanese team handball player. She plays for the club Sony Semiconductor, and on the Japanese national team. She represented Japan at the 2013 World Women's Handball Championship in Serbia, where the Japanese team placed 14th.
Anri Matsumura (ๆพๆ ๆ้, Matsumura Anri; born 21 June 1991) is a Japanese handball player for Sony Semiconductor and theโฆAnri Matsumura (ๆพๆ ๆ้, Matsumura Anri; born 21 June 1991) is a Japanese handball player for Sony Semiconductor and the Japanese national team. She competed at the 2015 World Women's Handball Championship in Denmark.
Yui Sunami (่งๅ ๅฏ, Sunami Yui; born 7 June 1991) is a Japanese handball player for Hokkoku Bank and the JapaneseโฆYui Sunami (่งๅ ๅฏ, Sunami Yui; born 7 June 1991) is a Japanese handball player for Hokkoku Bank and the Japanese national team. She competed at the 2015 World Women's Handball Championship in Denmark and the 2017 World Women's Handball Championship in Germany.
Nozomi Hara (ๅ ๅธ็พ, Hara Nozomi; born 9 March 1991) is a Japanese handball player for Mie Violet'Iris and the JapaneseโฆNozomi Hara (ๅ ๅธ็พ, Hara Nozomi; born 9 March 1991) is a Japanese handball player for Mie Violet'Iris and the Japanese national team. She represented Japan at the 2013 World Women's Handball Championship in Serbia, where the Japanese placed 14th.
Kento Uegaki (ๆคๅฃ ๅฅไบบ, Uegaki Kento; born 17 October 1990) is a Japanese handball player for Osaki Osol and the JapaneseโฆKento Uegaki (ๆคๅฃ ๅฅไบบ, Uegaki Kento; born 17 October 1990) is a Japanese handball player for Osaki Osol and the Japanese national team. He participated at the 2017 World Men's Handball Championship.
Ayaka Ikehara (born 24 September 1990) is a Japanese handball player for Nykรธbing Falster Hรฅndboldklub and the JapaneseโฆAyaka Ikehara (born 24 September 1990) is a Japanese handball player for Nykรธbing Falster Hรฅndboldklub and the Japanese national team.
Aya Yokoshima (ๆจชๅถ ๅฝฉ, Yokoshima Aya; born 3 July 1990) is a Japanese handball player for Hokkoku Bank Handball Team andโฆAya Yokoshima (ๆจชๅถ ๅฝฉ, Yokoshima Aya; born 3 July 1990) is a Japanese handball player for Hokkoku Bank Handball Team and the Japanese national team. She competed at the 2015 World Women's Handball Championship in Denmark.
Tomomi Kawata (born 30 June 1998) is a Japanese handball player for Hokkoku Bank and the Japanese national team. SheโฆTomomi Kawata (born 30 June 1998) is a Japanese handball player for Hokkoku Bank and the Japanese national team. She represented Japan at the 2019 World Women's Handball Championship.
Masatake Kimura (ๆจๆ ๆไธ, Kimura Masatake; born 1 May 1990) is a Japanese handball player for Osaki Osol and the JapaneseโฆMasatake Kimura (ๆจๆ ๆไธ, Kimura Masatake; born 1 May 1990) is a Japanese handball player for Osaki Osol and the Japanese national team. He participated at the 2017 World Men's Handball Championship.
