Japan at the 2017 Asian Winter Games
| Japan at the 2017 Asian Winter Games |
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| IOC code | JPN | ||||||||
| NOC | Japanese Olympic Committee | ||||||||
| in Sapporo and Obihiro February 19–26 |
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| Competitors | 146 in 5 sports | ||||||||
| Flag bearer | Go Tanaka | ||||||||
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Medals Ranked 1st |
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Japan is scheduled to compete in the 2017 Asian Winter Games in Sapporo and Obihiro, Japan from February 19 to 26. This will mark the fourth time the country plays host to the Asian Winter Games.
Japan is scheduled to compete in all five sports (eleven disciplines).
Ice hockey player Go Tanaka was the country's flagbearer during the parade of nations at the opening ceremony.
The following table lists the Japanese delegation per sport and gender.
Japan's alpine skiing team will consist of eight athletes (four men and four women). The team was announced on January 19, 2017.
Japan's cross-country skiing team will consist of eight athletes (four men and four women). The team was announced on January 19, 2017.
Japan has entered both a men's and women's teams.
Japan's men's curling team consists of five athletes.
Japan has a bye in draw 3
Saturday, February 18, 9:00
Saturday, February 18, 18:00
Monday, February 20, 13:30
Tuesday, February 21, 9:00
Tuesday, February 21, 18:00
Wednesday, February 22, 1:30
Friday, February 24, 1:30
Japan has a bye in draw 3
Saturday, February 18, 13:30
Saturday, February 19, 9:00
Monday, February 20, 18:00
Tuesday, February 21, 13:30
Japan's figure skating team consists of twelve athletes. On February 7, 2017, it was announced that Kaori Sakamoto would replace Satoko Miyahara, because the latter had sustained an injury to her hip.
Japan's freestyle skiing team will consist of eight athletes (four men and four women). The team was announced on January 19, 2017.
Japan as the host nation has entered teams in both hockey tournaments. The men's team will compete in the top division.
Japan was represented by the following 23 athletes:
Japan was represented by the following 21 athletes:
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