A comprehensive look at the Japan National Team's Physical Asia players! From baseball, swimming, judo, and martial arts, we've compiled a comprehensive list of elite members, including their Instagram links, ages, and profiles. If you're curious about the Japanese team's performance, this is a must-read.

1. Why is the Japanese team so solid?

This time, the physical Asian Japanese team is

 

Baseball / Swimming / Judo / Martial Arts / Wrestling / MMA
It is composed of national level athletes from various sports.

 

Most of them are Olympic or Asian Games medalists or former Japanese representatives, so they have excellent skills and experience.
That's why, from the beginning, there were a lot of people saying, "Japan looks too strong this season."

2. Yushin Okami, the symbol of the Japanese team

Age: Born in 1981, 44 years old

Height: 188cm / 84kg

Occupation: Mixed martial artist (holds the record for most wins in UFC Asia)

Insta: instagram.com/yushin_okami /

A legend who rose to #2 in the UFC middleweight rankings.
As expected from the player with the most wins in Asia, he has the perfect combination of experience, sophistication, and mentality.
As the leader of the Japanese team, his presence was tremendous, and the synergy during actual matches was no joke.

3. Yoshio Itoi, baseball player and winner of the Physical Final Draft

Age: Born in 1981, 44 years old

Height: 188cm / 92kg

Occupation: Former Japanese baseball player, current commentator & YouTuber

Insta: instagram.com/itoiyoshio_7 /

Former national baseball team member and winner of Netflix's 'Final Draft'.
As expected from a midfielder, he has a solid upper and lower body balance, strong shoulders, and excellent teamwork.

 

Even after retirement, he is still active in entertainment, commentary, and YouTube!

4. Speed ​​& Endurance Developed Through Swimming by Katsumi Nakamura

Age: Born in 1994, 31 years old

Height: 183cm / 75kg

Occupation: Former national swimming team member

Insta: instagram.com/katsumi.221 /

2018 Asian Games gold medalist.
Thanks to his fast start and endurance in the water, he was a strong candidate for the speed quest at Physical Asia.
He became a hot topic again in 2024 when he married actress Umika Kawashima.

5. Soichi Hashimoto, the face of Japanese judo

Age: Born in 1991, 34 years old

Height: 170cm / 73kg

Occupation: Former judo athlete

Insta: instagram.com/soichi_hasimoto /

World Championship winner + Olympic bronze medal.
He has incredible stable technical skills, explosive power, and concentration.
He was also famous as a rival to Korea's Ahn Chang-rim.

 

6. Nonoka Ozaki, Olympic medalist, female wrestler

Age: Born in 2003, 22 years old

Body: 164cm / 68kg

Occupation: Freestyle wrestling -68kg

Insta: instagram.com/nonoka_ozaki /

Bronze medal at the 2024 Paris Olympics, two gold medals at the World Championships and Asian Games.
He has great strength and stamina, but his ability to focus and maintain his center of gravity during a match is truly amazing.
A key member who solidifies the Japanese team's female lineup!

 

7. Kana Watanabe, a female MMA fighter with a judo background

Age: Born in 1988, 37 years old

Height: 167cm / 57kg

Occupation: Former judo athlete, current MMA athlete

Insta: instagram.com/kana_0821 /

Won the college championship as a judo athlete, then switched to MMA and is currently competing in the flyweight division.
It was also impressive that she ranked high on the popular Japanese program 'Kunoichi'.
He is a player with a good balance of guts, speed, and power.

 

Q&A

Q1. Who is the most experienced player on the Physical Asia Japan team?
A. Yushin Okami, who holds the record for most wins in UFC Asia, is the most dominant.

 

Q2. Did many female athletes participate?
A. Yes! Nonoka Ozaki and Kana Watanabe were both active. Both are powerful players with extensive international stage experience.

 

Q3. Where can I check the Japanese national team's Instagram?
A. We've listed all the Instagram links for each player in the article. Click on them to see their activities.

 

Q4. Why did the Japanese team look so strong?
A. That's because baseball, judo, wrestling, and martial arts all have a balanced combination of 'skill + power + endurance'.

 

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