Japan competed at the World Games 2017 [1] in Wroclaw, Poland, from 20 July 2017 to 30 July 2017.
| Japan at the World Games 2017 | |
|---|---|
 | |
| IOC code | JPN |
| NOC | Japanese Olympic Committee |
| in Wroclaw, Poland 20 July 2017 – 30 July 2017 | |
| Competitors | 58 in 6 sports |
| World Games appearances | |
| Sports | Men | Women | Total | Events |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Football | 22 | 0 | 22 | 1 |
| Lacrosse | 0 | 18 | 18 | 1 |
| Karate | 3 | 3 | 6 | 6 |
| Rhythmic Gymnastics | 0 | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| Sumo | 3 | 3 | 6 | 6 |
| Trampoline | 2 | 2 | 4 | 2 |
| Ultimate | 7 | 7 | 14 | 1 |
| Total | 37 | 35 | 72 | 18 |
Japan has qualified at the 2017 World Games in the American Football Men Team event. [2]
Japan has qualified at the 2017 World Games:
Japan has qualified at the 2017 World Games:
Japan has qualified at the 2017 World Games: [4] [5] [6] [7]
Japan has qualified at the 2017 World Games in the Lacrosse Women Team event. [8] [9]
Japan has qualified at the 2017 World Games:
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