Japan at the 2017 Asian Winter Games

Japan at the
2017 Asian Winter Games
IOC codeJPN
NOCJapanese Olympic Committee
Websitehttps://www.joc.or.jp
in Sapporo and Obihiro
February 19–26
Competitors146 in 5 sports
Flag bearer Go Tanaka
Medals
Ranked 1st
Gold
27
Silver
21
Bronze
26
Total
74
Asian Winter Games appearances

Japan competed in the 2017 Asian Winter Games in Sapporo and Obihiro, Japan from February 19 to 26.[1][2] This marked the fourth time the country has played host to the Asian Winter Games.[3] Japan competed in all eleven disciplines from five sports.[4] Ice hockey player Go Tanaka was the country's flagbearer during the parade of nations at the opening ceremony.[5]

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  5. ^ "Team Japan unites for Asian Winter Games with eye on building momentum for 2020 Olympics". Japan Times. Tokyo and Osaka, Japan. 16 February 2017. Retrieved 16 February 2017.