The Japan Basketball Association convened its monthly media briefing to outline the ongoing national team calendar, highlighting the men’s national squad’s recent success in the FIBA Basketball World Cup 2027 Asian Qualifiers. According to official association updates, the senior men’s team secured back-to-back victories over Saudi Arabia and Qatar during Window 4, setting the stage … Read more
The Japan Basketball Association (JBA) announced the international referee assignment for Daigo Kurima, who has been selected to officiate at the FIBA Basketball World Cup 2027 Asian Qualifiers Window 4. Kurima, a Tokyo-based JBA-certified S-class referee and FIBA-certified official, will take charge of matches during the window scheduled from August 28 to August 31. International … Read more
Japan Men’s Basketball Team Begins First 2026 Intensive Camp at Tokyo’s Ajinomoto National Training Center By Daniel Richardson | June 7, 2026 | Tokyo, Japan The Japan men’s national basketball team has begun its first major training camp of 2026 at the Ajinomoto National Training Center in Tokyo’s Kita Ward, where athletes will focus on … Read more
Global Standards: Understanding the International Assignment of FIBA Referees In the high-stakes world of international basketball, the focus often remains squarely on the players and coaches. Yet, behind every whistle blown in a FIBA-sanctioned tournament lies a rigorous, global infrastructure dedicated to officiating excellence. For the Japan Basketball Association (JBA), the process of FIBAレフェリーの海外派遣について (the … Read more
“Empress’s Cup 34th Japan Women’s Wheelchair Basketball Championship” held at Green Arena Kobe The “Empress’s Cup 34th Japan Women’s Wheelchair Basketball Championship” to determine the best women’s club team in Japan was held over two days on January 17th (Saturday) and 18th (Sunday) at Green Arena Kobe (Kobe City, Hyogo Prefecture).Six teams from all over … Read more
The deadline to apply for participation in the following seminars scheduled to be held by our association (JBA) is approaching. If you wish to obtain a license during this year, please be sure to apply by the deadline. Applications will not be accepted after the deadline for any reason.So please be careful. [Reception deadline]January 25, 2026 … Read more
Japan Basketball Association Honors 13 Stalwarts with Prestigious Merit Awards Tokyo, Japan – The Japan Basketball Association (JBA) has announced its 2025 Merit Award recipients, recognizing 13 individuals for their profound contributions to the sport. The esteemed awards, presented annually to those who have significantly advanced basketball in Japan, will be celebrated at a formal … Read more
Elevating Youth Sports: Inside a Groundbreaking Coaching Development Program Tokyo, Japan – In the competitive landscape of youth sports, the quality of coaching can be the difference between a fleeting interest and a lifelong passion. Recognizing this, a recent intensive five-day group course in Japan has been making waves, aiming to cultivate a new generation … Read more
Shimada Shinji Takes Helm as New JBA chairman,Ushering in New Era for Japanese Basketball Table of Contents Shimada Shinji Takes Helm as New JBA chairman,Ushering in New Era for Japanese Basketball Meet the New President: Shimada Shinji A New Executive Team Takes Shape chairman Shimada’s Vision for the Future What This means for Japanese Basketball … Read more
FIBA U17 World Cup 2026 only wins left Shiratani Haramae Jack, who has also won the previous tournament, led the team to victory Currently being held in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia“FIBA U16 Asian Cup 2025”After the qualifying group phase, the men’s U16 Japan national team won three consecutive games without any damage. The third match against Iran … Read more