Akane Shiga (Japanese: ๅฟ่ณ ็ด ้ณ, ใใ ใใใญ, Hepburn: Shiga Akane; born 3 March 2001) is a Japanese ice hockey player for PWHLโฆAkane Shiga (Japanese: ๅฟ่ณ ็ด ้ณ, ใใ ใใใญ, Hepburn: Shiga Akane; born 3 March 2001) is a Japanese ice hockey player for PWHL Detroit of the Professional Women's Hockey League (PWHL) and member of the Japanese national team. She played for PWHL Ottawa in the inaugural season of the PWHL.
Aoi Shiga (Japanese: ๅฟ่ณ ่ต, ใใ ใใใ, Hepburn: Shiga Aoi; born 4 July 1999) is a Japanese ice hockey player and member ofโฆAoi Shiga (Japanese: ๅฟ่ณ ่ต, ใใ ใใใ, Hepburn: Shiga Aoi; born 4 July 1999) is a Japanese ice hockey player and member of the Japanese national team, currently playing in the Swedish Women's Hockey League with Modo.ยน
Haruka Toko (ๅบ ็งฆ็ๅฏ, Toko Haruka; born 16 March 1997) is a Japanese ice hockey player and member of the JapaneseโฆHaruka Toko (ๅบ ็งฆ็ๅฏ, Toko Haruka; born 16 March 1997) is a Japanese ice hockey player and member of the Japanese national ice hockey team.
Ayaka Hitosato nรฉe Toko (Japanese: ไบบ้ไบ็ขๅฏ nรฉe ๅบ, Hepburn: Hitozato Ayaka nรฉe Toko; born 22 August 1994) is a JapaneseโฆAyaka Hitosato nรฉe Toko (Japanese: ไบบ้ไบ็ขๅฏ nรฉe ๅบ, Hepburn: Hitozato Ayaka nรฉe Toko; born 22 August 1994) is a Japanese ice hockey player and member of the Japanese national team, currently playing in the Swedish Women's Hockey League (SDHL) with Linkรถping HC. She previously served as captain to the Seibu Princess Rabbits of the Women's Japan Ice Hockey League (WJIHL) and All-Japan Women's Ice Hockey Championship.
Shiori Koike (ๅฐๆฑ ่ฉฉ็น, Koike Shiori; born 21 March 1993) is a Japanese ice hockey player for DK Peregrine and theโฆShiori Koike (ๅฐๆฑ ่ฉฉ็น, Koike Shiori; born 21 March 1993) is a Japanese ice hockey player for DK Peregrine and the Japanese national team. The Japanese team participated at the 2015 IIHF Women's World Championship coming third in their preliminary group. They also participated at the 2015 27th Winter Universiade, winning a bronze medal. Koike competed at the 2014, 2018, and 2026 Winter Olympics. She was on the gold medal winning team at the 2025 Asian Winter Games.
Miho Shishiuchi (็ ๅญๅ ็พๅธ, Shishiuchi Miho; born 21 August 1992) is a Japanese ice hockey player and member of theโฆMiho Shishiuchi (็ ๅญๅ ็พๅธ, Shishiuchi Miho; born 21 August 1992) is a Japanese ice hockey player and member of the Japanese national team. She plays with Toyota Cygnus in the Women's Japan Ice Hockey League (WJIHL) and All-Japan Women's Ice Hockey Championship. Shishiuchi has represented Japan with the senior national team since 2010, during which time she has participated in three Winter Olympic Games and six IIHF Women's World Championship tournaments. She also won a silver medal 2011 Asian Winter Games and a gold medal at the 2012 IIHF Women's Challenge Cup of Asia.
Kohei Mitamura (ไธ็ฐๆ ๅบทๅนณ, Mitamura Kลhei), born February 19, 1992, is a Japanese professional ice hockey forward playingโฆKohei Mitamura (ไธ็ฐๆ ๅบทๅนณ, Mitamura Kลhei), born February 19, 1992, is a Japanese professional ice hockey forward playing for the Oji Eagles of the Asia League. Since 2010 he plays for the Oji Eagles. He previously played at amateur level for the Shirakaba Gakuen team. He also plays in the senior Japan national team since 2012.
Mika Hori (ๅ ็ ่ฑ, Hori Mika; born February 17, 1992) is a Japanese ice hockey player for Toyota Cygnus and the JapaneseโฆMika Hori (ๅ ็ ่ฑ, Hori Mika; born February 17, 1992) is a Japanese ice hockey player for Toyota Cygnus and the Japanese national team. She participated at the 2015 IIHF Women's World Championship. Hori competed at both the 2014 and the 2018 Winter Olympics.
Chiho Osawa (ๅคงๆพค ใกใป, ลsawa Chiho; born 10 February 1992) is a Japanese retired ice hockey player and former captain ofโฆChiho Osawa (ๅคงๆพค ใกใป, ลsawa Chiho; born 10 February 1992) is a Japanese retired ice hockey player and former captain of the Japanese national team. She most recently played in the 2020โ21 season of the Swedish Women's Hockey League (SDHL) with Luleรฅ HF/MSSK. Osawa represented Japan at three Winter Olympic Games, eight IIHF Women's World Championships, two Asian Winter Games, and at the 2012 IIHF Challenge Cup of Asia and the 2015 Winter Universiade.
Sena Suzuki (้ดๆจ ไธๅฅ, ใใใ ใใช, Suzuki Sena; born 4 August 1991) is a Japanese ice hockey player and member of the JapaneseโฆSena Suzuki (้ดๆจ ไธๅฅ, ใใใ ใใช, Suzuki Sena; born 4 August 1991) is a Japanese ice hockey player and member of the Japanese national team. She has played in the Women's Japan Ice Hockey League (WJIHL) with the Seibu Princess Rabbits, in the Canadian Women's Hockey League (CWHL) with the Toronto Furies, and in the Swedish Women's Hockey League (SDHL) with AIK Hockey and Gรถteborg HC.
Kazumasa Sasaki (ไฝใ ๆจไธๆญฃ; born December 11, 1989), is a Japanese professional ice hockey Defenceman currently playing forโฆKazumasa Sasaki (ไฝใ ๆจไธๆญฃ; born December 11, 1989), is a Japanese professional ice hockey Defenceman currently playing for the Oji Eagles of the Asia League. Since 2009 he plays for the Oji Eagles. He previously played for the รstersund/Brunflo IF in the Hockeyettan, the third-tier league in Sweden. He also has played for the Japan national team since the year 2012.
Nana Fujimoto (่คๆฌ ้ฃ่, Fujimoto Nana; born 3 March 1989 in Sapporo, Hokkaido, Japan) is a Japanese professional iceโฆNana Fujimoto (่คๆฌ ้ฃ่, Fujimoto Nana; born 3 March 1989 in Sapporo, Hokkaido, Japan) is a Japanese professional ice hockey goaltender who most recently played for Fรคrjestad BK of the Damettan. A member of the Japanese national team, Fujimoto was previously a starting goaltender for the New York Riveters of the National Women's Hockey League (NWHL).
Shuhei Kuji (ไน ๆ ไฟฎๅนณ, Kuji Shลซhei; born April 27, 1987) is a Japanese professional ice hockey forward who is currentlyโฆShuhei Kuji (ไน ๆ ไฟฎๅนณ, Kuji Shลซhei; born April 27, 1987) is a Japanese professional ice hockey forward who is currently playing for the Oji Eagles in the Asia League Ice Hockey.
Hiroki Ueno (ไธ้ ๆ็ด, born April 8, 1986) is a Japanese professional ice hockey winger currently playing for the EastโฆHiroki Ueno (ไธ้ ๆ็ด, born April 8, 1986) is a Japanese professional ice hockey winger currently playing for the East Hokkaido Cranes of the Asia League. Since 2011 he plays for the Nikkล Ice Bucks. He previously played between 2009โ2011 for the Asia League Korean team High1 and, at university level, for the Waseda University. During the 2014โ15 season Ueno scored 80 points to lead the Asia League in scoring (while tied with Michael Swift in points, Ueno had more goals and was therefore credited as the scoring leader); this made him only the second Asian player to win the scoring title in the league, after fellow Japanese Go Tanaka in 2010โ11. He has played for the Japanese national team since 2006.
Yurie Adachi (่ถณ็ซ ๅ้ๆต, Adachi Yurie; born April 26, 1985) is a Japanese ice hockey player. She has played for Japan inโฆYurie Adachi (่ถณ็ซ ๅ้ๆต, Adachi Yurie; born April 26, 1985) is a Japanese ice hockey player. She has played for Japan in the World Women's Championship Division 1 for two years. In 2008, she played for Japan again, this time in the Top Division. Adachi competed at both the 2014 and the 2018 Winter Olympics.
Kanae Aoki (Japanese: ้ๆจ้ฆๅฅๆ, Hepburn: Aoki Kanae; born 20 February 1985) is a Japanese retired ice hockey playerโฆKanae Aoki (Japanese: ้ๆจ้ฆๅฅๆ, Hepburn: Aoki Kanae; born 20 February 1985) is a Japanese retired ice hockey player, currently serving as assistant coach to the Japanese women's national under-18 ice hockey team.
Nonaka Emi (้ไธญ ็ตต็พ, Nonaka Emi; born August 21, 1984) is a Japanese ice hockey player. Her position is defense and sheโฆNonaka Emi (้ไธญ ็ตต็พ, Nonaka Emi; born August 21, 1984) is a Japanese ice hockey player. Her position is defense and she shoots left. She has played for Japan constantly in World Championships since 2000, when she made her first national team appearance while still in junior high school.
Jun Tonosaki (ๅคๅดๆฝค), born January 9, 1984, is a Japanese professional ice hockey Defenceman currently playing for theโฆJun Tonosaki (ๅคๅดๆฝค), born January 9, 1984, is a Japanese professional ice hockey Defenceman currently playing for the Nippon Paper Cranes of the Asia League. Since 2005 (the beginning of his professional career), he plays for the Nippon Paper Cranes. He also has played for the Japan national team since the year 2006.
Masato Domeki (็พ็ฎๆจๆฟไบบ), born December 29, 1983, is a Japanese professional ice hockey forward currently playing for theโฆMasato Domeki (็พ็ฎๆจๆฟไบบ), born December 29, 1983, is a Japanese professional ice hockey forward currently playing for the Hokkaido Red Eagles of the Asia League. Since 2003 he plays for the Hokkaido Red Eagles (formerly Oji Eagles). He also played in the Japan national team at junior level in 2003, and currently, for the seniors national team (since 2006).
Tetsuya Saito (ๆ่ค ๅฒไน, Saitล Tetsuya; born December 14, 1983) is a Japanese professional ice hockey center who currentlyโฆTetsuya Saito (ๆ่ค ๅฒไน, Saitล Tetsuya; born December 14, 1983) is a Japanese professional ice hockey center who currently plays for the Nikkล Ice Bucks in the Asia League Saito previously played in 2001 to 2002, at amateur level, for the Komazawa Tomakomai before joining Oji Seishi in 2002 who changed their name to Oji Eagles one year later. He played for Oji until 2013 when he joined the Nikkล Ice Bucks. Saito has also played for the Japan national team (U18, U20 & Senior) since 2000. He played in the 2002 IIHF World Championship.
Takayuki Ono (ๅฐพ้ ่ฒดไน, Ono Takayuki; born February 11, 1983 in Tomakomai, Hokkaidล) is a Japanese ice hockey defencemanโฆTakayuki Ono (ๅฐพ้ ่ฒดไน, Ono Takayuki; born February 11, 1983 in Tomakomai, Hokkaidล) is a Japanese ice hockey defenceman for the Nikkล Ice Bucks of the Asia League Ice Hockey. Ono debuted in Asia League with HC Nikkล Ice Bucks on 2005 and spent his first four season with the club. In April 2009, Ono signed with Anyang Halla (Asia League) for a two-year deal. Ono becomes the third Japanese player in the club's history. Forwards Setaka Tetsuo (05-07โ) and Sato Masakazu (07-08โ) were the previous two Japanese natives, but Ono would be the first Japanese defenseman in team history. After spending 2 years with Anyang Halla, where he won his first two championships, he returned to the Nikkล Ice Bucks for the 2011-2012 season.
Hanae Kubo (ไน ไฟ ่ฑๆต, Kubo Hanae; born 10 December 1982) is a Japanese ice hockey player and member of the JapaneseโฆHanae Kubo (ไน ไฟ ่ฑๆต, Kubo Hanae; born 10 December 1982) is a Japanese ice hockey player and member of the Japanese national team, currently playing with the Seibu Princess Rabbits of the Women's Japan Ice Hockey League (WJIHL) and All-Japan Women's Ice Hockey Championship. Kubo made her international debut with the Japanese national ice hockey team in the women's ice hockey tournament at the 1999 Asian Winter Games. With more than two decades on the national team, she is the longest tenured player in team history and has represented Japan at the 2014, 2018, and 2022 Winter Olympics, at thirteen IIHF Women's World Championships, and at four Asian Winter Games. She participated in the World Championship Top Division tournaments in 2000, 2004, 2015, 2016, 2019, and 2021; the Division I Group A tournaments in 2012, 2013, and 2017; the Division I tournaments in 2001, 2003, and 2005; and the Pool B tournament in 1999.
Yutaka Fukufuji (็ฆ่ค ่ฑ, Fukufuji Yutaka; born September 17, 1982) is a Japanese ice hockey player for the Nikko IceโฆYutaka Fukufuji (็ฆ่ค ่ฑ, Fukufuji Yutaka; born September 17, 1982) is a Japanese ice hockey player for the Nikko Ice Bucks of the Asia League Ice Hockey. Fukufuji was the first Japanese player to appear in a National Hockey League (NHL) game, and played 4 games with the Los Angeles Kings during the 2006โ07 season. The first Japanese draft pick, Hiroyuki Miura, was selected by the Montreal Canadiens in the 1992 NHL Draft, but never played in an NHL game. Fukufuji is the first Japanese citizen to be drafted as a goaltender in the NHL and second Japanese national to be drafted. Internationally Fukufuji has played for the Japanese national team at several World Championships.
Daisuke Uehara (ไธๅ ๅคง็ฅ, Uehara Daisuke; born 27 December 1981 in Karuizawa, Nagano Prefecture) is a Japanese ice sledgeโฆDaisuke Uehara (ไธๅ ๅคง็ฅ, Uehara Daisuke; born 27 December 1981 in Karuizawa, Nagano Prefecture) is a Japanese ice sledge hockey player. He was part of the Japanese sledge hockey team that won a silver medal at the 2010 Winter Paralympics. He was born with spina bifida.
Shoko Ono (ๅฐ้ ็ฒงๅญ, Ono Shลko; born September 5, 1981) is a Japanese ice hockey player for Mikage Gretz and the JapaneseโฆShoko Ono (ๅฐ้ ็ฒงๅญ, Ono Shลko; born September 5, 1981) is a Japanese ice hockey player for Mikage Gretz and the Japanese national team. She participated at the 2016 IIHF Women's World Championship. Ono competed at the 2018 Winter Olympics.
Daisuke Obara (ๅฐๅ ๅคง่ผ, Obara Daisuke; born June 4, 1981) is a Japanese professional ice hockey center currently playingโฆDaisuke Obara (ๅฐๅ ๅคง่ผ, Obara Daisuke; born June 4, 1981) is a Japanese professional ice hockey center currently playing for the Oji Eagles of the Asia League. He began his professional career in 2003โ2004, at the American ECHL, playing for the Peoria Rivermen, Charlotte Checkers and Augusta Lynx; later he played for the Kokudo/Seibu Prince Rabbits between 2004 and 2009; for the Nippon Paper Cranes from 2009 to 2014; and since 2014, the (Oji Eagles. He also has played for the Japan national team since 2000 (Japan U20 and Senior).
Kaori Chiba-Fujio (Japanese: ๅ่ ้ฆ็น; born January 29, 1981, in Minami-Alps, Yamanashi) is a field hockey player fromโฆKaori Chiba-Fujio (Japanese: ๅ่ ้ฆ็น; born January 29, 1981, in Minami-Alps, Yamanashi) is a field hockey player from Japan. She has represented her native country at three Summer Olympics (2004, 2008 and 2012). Chiba was the top scorer at the 2006 Women's Hockey World Cup Qualifier in Rome, Italy, alongside Tomomi Komori (Japan), Rhona Simpson (Scotland) and Maryna Vynohradova (Ukraine), each scoring six goals.
Aki Tsuchida (ๅ็ฐ ไบๅธ, Tsuchida Aki; born 29 May 1979) is a Japanese ice hockey player. She competed in the women'sโฆAki Tsuchida (ๅ็ฐ ไบๅธ, Tsuchida Aki; born 29 May 1979) is a Japanese ice hockey player. She competed in the women's tournament at the 1998 Winter Olympics.
Yoko Kondo (่ฟ่ค ้ฝๅญ, Kondล Yลko; born February 13, 1979) is a Japanese ice hockey player, and is considered one of herโฆYoko Kondo (่ฟ่ค ้ฝๅญ, Kondล Yลko; born February 13, 1979) is a Japanese ice hockey player, and is considered one of her country's best defenseman. She is the only player to qualify for both the 1998 and 2014 Winter Olympics. Kondo was the oldest player on the 2014 team, for which she switched to the forward position.
Kazuhiro Takahashi (้ซๆฉ ๅๅปฃ, shinjitai: ้ซๆฉ ๅๅบ, Takahashi Kazuhiro; born 4 December 1978 in Hลya (now Nishitลkyล), Tokyo)โฆKazuhiro Takahashi (้ซๆฉ ๅๅปฃ, shinjitai: ้ซๆฉ ๅๅบ, Takahashi Kazuhiro; born 4 December 1978 in Hลya (now Nishitลkyล), Tokyo) is a Japanese ice sledge hockey player. He was part of the Japanese sledge hockey team that won a silver medal at the 2010 Winter Paralympics. He injured his spinal cord during a snowboarding accident when he was 21.
Sakae Morimoto (Japanese: ๆฃฎๆฌ ใใใ; born January 20, 1977, in Tenri, Nara) is a field hockey player from Japan.โฆSakae Morimoto (Japanese: ๆฃฎๆฌ ใใใ; born January 20, 1977, in Tenri, Nara) is a field hockey player from Japan. Affiliated with the Tenri University she played for the Japan women's national field hockey team, at two Summer Olympics, in 2004 and 2008.
Ikuko Okamura (ๅฒกๆ ่ฒๅญ, Okamura Ikuko; born 17 September 1976) is a Japanese former field hockey player who competed inโฆIkuko Okamura (ๅฒกๆ ่ฒๅญ, Okamura Ikuko; born 17 September 1976) is a Japanese former field hockey player who competed in the 2008 Summer Olympics.
Takahito Suzuki (้ดๆจ ่ฒดไบบ), born August 17, 1975, is a Japanese retired professional ice hockey Right winger. He alsoโฆTakahito Suzuki (้ดๆจ ่ฒดไบบ), born August 17, 1975, is a Japanese retired professional ice hockey Right winger. He also served as the head coach of the Japanese national team. Suzuki is noted for being the first Japanese ice hockey player to play for a professional team in the United States. A fan favorite, the Charlotte Checkers placed billboards around the city promoting Suzuki.
Yuji Iizuka (้ฃฏๅก ็ฅๅธ, Iizuka Yลซji; born 17 May 1974) is a Japanese retired ice hockey player and the head coach for theโฆYuji Iizuka (้ฃฏๅก ็ฅๅธ, Iizuka Yลซji; born 17 May 1974) is a Japanese retired ice hockey player and the head coach for the Japanese women's national ice hockey team. He coached the team at the 2019 IIHF Women's World Championship and the 2022 Winter Olympics.
Masahito Haruna (ๆฅๅ็ไป, Haruna Masahito; born 16 July 1973) is a Japanese former professional ice hockey goaltender andโฆMasahito Haruna (ๆฅๅ็ไป, Haruna Masahito; born 16 July 1973) is a Japanese former professional ice hockey goaltender and current assistant coach of the women's, women's under-18, and men's national ice hockey teams of Japan.
Yuka Oda (ๅฐ็ฐ ็ฑ้ฆ, Oda Yuka; born 15 March 1973) is a retired Japanese ice hockey goaltender. She competed in the women'sโฆYuka Oda (ๅฐ็ฐ ็ฑ้ฆ, Oda Yuka; born 15 March 1973) is a retired Japanese ice hockey goaltender. She competed in the women's tournament at the 1998 Winter Olympics.
Tatsuki Katayama (็ๅฑฑ ็ซ่ฆ, Katayama Tatsuki; born 26 January 1973) is a Japanese ice hockey player. He competed in theโฆTatsuki Katayama (็ๅฑฑ ็ซ่ฆ, Katayama Tatsuki; born 26 January 1973) is a Japanese ice hockey player. He competed in the men's tournament at the 1998 Winter Olympics.
Haruka Watanabe (ๆธก้ ใฏใ้ฆ, Watanabe Haruka; born 13 December 1972) is a retired Japanese ice hockey goaltender. SheโฆHaruka Watanabe (ๆธก้ ใฏใ้ฆ, Watanabe Haruka; born 13 December 1972) is a retired Japanese ice hockey goaltender. She competed in the women's tournament at the 1998 Winter Olympics.
Kunihiko Sakurai (ๆกไบ ้ฆๅฝฆ, Sakurai Kunihiko; born 11 April 1972) is a Japanese former ice hockey right winger. HeโฆKunihiko Sakurai (ๆกไบ ้ฆๅฝฆ, Sakurai Kunihiko; born 11 April 1972) is a Japanese former ice hockey right winger. He competed in the men's tournament at the 1998 Winter Olympics.
'Makoto Majima' (้ฆฌๅณถ ่ช , Majima Makoto; born 24 August 1971 in Tatsuno, Nagano Prefecture) is a Japanese ice sledgeโฆ'Makoto Majima' (้ฆฌๅณถ ่ช , Majima Makoto; born 24 August 1971 in Tatsuno, Nagano Prefecture) is a Japanese ice sledge hockey player and para powerlifter. He was part of the Japanese sledge hockey team that won a silver medal at the 2010 Winter Paralympics. In his third year at university, he lost the functioning of both legs following an accident involving high-voltage electric wires.
Takeshi Yamanaka (ๅฑฑไธญ ๆญฆๅธ, Yamanaka Takeshi; born 30 January 1971) is a former professional Japanese ice hockey playerโฆTakeshi Yamanaka (ๅฑฑไธญ ๆญฆๅธ, Yamanaka Takeshi; born 30 January 1971) is a former professional Japanese ice hockey player and current coach. He competed with Team Japan as a defenceman in the men's ice hockey tournament at the 1998 Winter Olympics. He also was the head coach of the women's ice hockey tournament Team Japan at the 2018 Winter Olympics. Having coached professionally in the Asia League and at the national level, he is currently the assistant coach for the Japanese Men's National Ice Hockey Team.
Yu Seung-jin (born 20 January 1969) is a former South Korean field hockey player and currently the head coach of theโฆYu Seung-jin (born 20 January 1969) is a former South Korean field hockey player and currently the head coach of the China national field hockey team. He competed at the 1988 Summer Olympics and the 1996 Summer Olympics. He is the head coach of Monarch Mart Padma.
Shinichi Iwasaki (ๅฒฉๅด ไผธไธ, Iwasaki Shin'ichi; born 21 August 1968) is a Japanese ice hockey player. He competed in theโฆShinichi Iwasaki (ๅฒฉๅด ไผธไธ, Iwasaki Shin'ichi; born 21 August 1968) is a Japanese ice hockey player. He competed in the men's tournament at the 1998 Winter Olympics.
Akihito Sugisawa (ๆๆฒข ๆไบบ, Sugisawa Akihito; born 20 July 1967) is a Japanese former ice hockey player. He competed inโฆAkihito Sugisawa (ๆๆฒข ๆไบบ, Sugisawa Akihito; born 20 July 1967) is a Japanese former ice hockey player. He competed in the men's tournament at the 1998 Winter Olympics.
Yoshio Hoshino (ๆ้ ๅฅฝ็ท, Hoshino Yoshio; born 2 November 1950) is a Japanese ice hockey player. He competed in the men'sโฆYoshio Hoshino (ๆ้ ๅฅฝ็ท, Hoshino Yoshio; born 2 November 1950) is a Japanese ice hockey player. He competed in the men's tournaments at the 1972 Winter Olympics, the 1976 Winter Olympics and the 1980 Winter Olympics.
Takao Hikigi (ๅผๆจ ๅญๅคซ, Hikigi Takao; born 30 October 1944) is a Japanese ice hockey player. He competed in the men'sโฆTakao Hikigi (ๅผๆจ ๅญๅคซ, Hikigi Takao; born 30 October 1944) is a Japanese ice hockey player. He competed in the men's tournaments at the 1968 Winter Olympics and the 1972 Winter Olympics.