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Pages in category "Women's sport in Japan" The following 11 pages are in this category, out of 11 total. This list may not reflect recent changes. 0–9.
Mixed martial arts (MMA) has been the most popular combat sport in Japan since the 1970s, and the country is considered a world power. The first example of this sport in Japan was the historic fight between Japanese fighter Antonio Inoki and American boxer Muhammad Ali. The classic match between a professional boxer and a professional wrestler ...
The WE League was established in the 2021–22 season as Japan's first fully professional women's football league. It replaced the top level Nadeshiko League as the country's top women's league. The Nadeshiko League now occupies the two levels below the WE League. The Nadeshiko League began in 1989.
also: People: By occupation: Sportspeople: By nationality: Japanese: Women also: People : By gender : Women : By nationality : By occupation : Sportswomen : Japanese Articles on individual Japanese sportswomen may be added directly to this category, but should be moved to an appropriate sub-category if it exists.
Women's sports leagues in Japan (4 C, 3 P) F. Women's football competitions in Japan (8 C, 8 P) H. International women's field hockey competitions hosted by Japan (1 ...
Japan scored in droves at the Women's World Cup. Led by coach Futoshi Ikeda, the Nadeshiko racked up 15 goals, most of any team in the tournament. Surprising young midfielder Hinata Miyazawa had ...
The Women’s World Cup last-16 is underway as Japan and Spain booked their place in the quarter-finals with convincing wins
The current Women's Meijin titleholder is Kana Fukuma. Founded in 1974, the Women's Meijin is the oldest of the women's major titles. The title match and league play is currently cosponsored by the Japanese daily sports newspaper Sports Hochi with additional support being provided by the Japanese company Universal Entertainment.