Volleyball was contested at the Far Eastern Championship Games and was one of the eight main sports on the programme. [1]
| Games | Year | Host city | Host country | Champion |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| I | 1913 () | Manila | Philippines |  Philippines |
| II | 1915 () | Shanghai | China |  China |
| III | 1917 () | Tokyo | Japan | China |
| IV | 1919 () | Manila | Philippines | Philippines |
| V | 1921 () | Shanghai | China | China |
| VI | 1923 () | Osaka | Japan |  Philippines |
| VII | 1925 () | Manila | Philippines | Philippines |
| VIII | 1927 () | Shanghai | China | No information |
| IX | 1930 () | Tokyo | Japan | |
| X | 1934 () | Manila | Philippines |
At the 1923 edition, women's volleyball was an exhibition event. Japan, represented by students of the Himeji Women's Higher School were champions with the Republic of China as runners-up. [2] It was also held in the 1930 editions with Japan, China and the Philippines sending volleyball teams. The Japanese team "outclassed" the two other teams. [3]
| Games | Year | Host city | Host country | Champion |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| VI | 1923 () | Osaka | Japan |  Japan |
| Rank | Nation | Gold | Silver | Bronze | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  China | 5 | 5 | 0 | 10 |
| Philippines | 5 | 5 | 0 | 10 | |
| 3 |  Japan (JPN) | 0 | 0 | 7 | 7 |
| Totals (3 entries) | 10 | 10 | 7 | 27 | |
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