Japan
This page collects profiles of players from Japan, including Kento Momota, Akane Yamaguchi and Yuta Watanabe. Each one covers where the player is from, the teams and competitions in the career, and the key numbers.
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Kodai Naraoka
A factual profile of Kodai Naraoka, the Japanese men’s singles player known for long rallies, world silver in 2023 and the China Masters title.
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Arisa Higashino
A lively profile of Arisa Higashino: Olympic bronze medals, All England titles, world No. 1 run, playing style and life off court.
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Yuta Watanabe
A factual profile of Yuta Watanabe, the Japanese doubles specialist who won Olympic bronze twice and five All England titles.
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Akane Yamaguchi
A lively profile of Akane Yamaguchi, from her Fukui childhood to world No. 1, major titles, playing style and life off court.
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Kento Momota
A factual profile of Kento Momota: junior rise, world titles, suspension, comeback, playing style, accident and life off court.