Mazda Japan Classic
| Location | Omitama, Ibaraki, Japan (2016) |
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| Established | 1973 |
| Course(s) | Taiheiyo Club, Minori Course (in 2016) |
| Par | TBA (2016) |
| Organized by |
MBS Sports Nippon |
| Tour(s) |
LPGA Tour LPGA of Japan Tour |
| Format | Stroke play |
| Prize fund | $1.5 million |
| Month played | November |
| Aggregate | 192 Annika Sörenstam (2003) |
| To par | −24 Annika Sörenstam (2003) |
 Shanshan Feng
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The Toto Japan Classic is an annual women's professional golf tournament in Japan, jointly sanctioned by the two richest women's professional tours: the U.S.-based LPGA Tour and the LPGA of Japan Tour. It was an unofficial money event on the LPGA Tour from 1973 to 1975. It has taken place every year since 1973 at various locations, and is typically held in early November. From 2006 through 2015, the event has been played at Kintetsu Kashikojima Country Club in Shima, Mie. In 2016, it is scheduled for the Minori Course of Taiheiyo Club in Omitama, Ibaraki.
The tournament has had various names and sponsors throughout its history. Its current title sponsor is Toto Ltd. a Japanese bathroom products supplier.
Annika Sörenstam won the tournament five consecutive times from 2001 to 2005.
In 2007, Momoko Ueda of Japan scored a final round double eagle to win by two strokes over runners-up Maria Hjorth and Reilley Rankin.
POWon sudden-death playoff
1The 1990 tournament was shortened to 36 holes due to rain.
Coordinates: 36°12′25″N 140°20′13″E / 36.207°N 140.337°E
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