| Japan at the 2009 East Asian Games | |
|---|---|
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| IOC code | JPN |
| NOC | Japanese Olympic Committee |
| in Hong Kong | |
| Flag bearer | Hiromi Miyake |
| Medals Ranked 2nd |
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| East Asian Games appearances | |
Japan competed in the 2009 East Asian Games in Hong Kong from December 5, 2009 to December 13, 2009. Japan finished second on the medal table with 62 gold medals. [1]
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