Despite the disadvantages in height and size, those involved in Japanese women's basketball believe Japan's women can reach their lofty goals by just executing their brand of basketball.
The country's women's hoop team has achieved success over the last few years and last year was the best example.
In 2017, the senior "Akatsuki Five" team completed a three-peat at the FIBA Asian Cup, while Japan also captured its first silver medal at the University Games in half a century in Taiwan. Japan made it to the semifinal round (finishing fourth) at the FIBA Under-19 Women's World Cup as well.
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