Japan first won a bronze medal at the Tokyo 1964 Olympic Games, followed by silver at Mexico 1968 and a gold at Munich 1972.

In the years that followed, Japan has been unsuccessful and missed three successive Olympic Games before returning at Beijing 2008, where they failed to win a match.

Despite their past struggles in the world leagues, Japan has been recognized as one of the best volleyball teams in Asia, and Japan's SV.League is typically regarded as the most prestigious volleyball league on the continent.

Head coach: Philippe Blain Osaka Bluteon List from 1965 until now: The table below shows the history of kit providers for the Japan national volleyball team.

Japan's matches and friendlies are currently televised by Nippon TV, GAORA and NHK.