Like the previous tournament, the 2010 edition also was held from 29 October to 14 November 2010 in Japan, though the range of venues and locations was modified slightly (Matsumoto and Hamamatsu replaced Sapporo and Kobe in 2010).

The tournament was won by Russia, who finished with a perfect record, defeating Brazil in the intense final game.

Russia's towering outside hitter Yekaterina Gamova was named the tournament Most Valuable Player.

FIVB reserved the right to seed the hosts as head of Pool A regardless of the World Ranking.

All teams not seeded were drawn to take other available positions in the remaining lines, following the World Ranking.

Both teams had cruised through the group stages undefeated, though Brazil got to the final after winning a tough five-set semifinal match with Japan the day before.