title: Japan Volleyball Association
text: # Japan Volleyball Association
  
  The Japan Volleyball Association (JVA) is the governing body for volleyball in Japan. It was founded in 1927, and has been a member of FIVB since 1951. It is also a member of the Asian Volleyball Confederation. The JVA is responsible for organizing the Japan men's national volleyball team and Japan women's national volleyball team.
  
  ## History
  
  * In 1921, Great Japan Volleyball Association was established and joined the Great Japan Sports Association.
  * In 1946, Japan Volleyball Association was founded.
  * In 1951, Japan Volleyball Association joint FIVB.
  * In 1973, became an incorporated foundation.
  * In 2011, became a public interest incorporated foundation.
  
  ## Presidents
  
  | President | From | To |
  | - | - | - |
  | Ryōzō Hiranuma | 1928 | 1942 |
  | Michio Sasaki | 1943 | 1947 |
  | Masakazu Nishikawa | 1948 | 1976 |
  | Shoji Iki | 1978 | 1989 |
  | Yasutaka Matsudaira | 1989 | 1995 |
  | Tsutomu Murai | 1995 | 2003 |
  | Tachiki Masao | 2003 | 2011 |
  | Taisaburo Nakano | 2011 | 2013 |
  | Hamu Yuichiro | 2013 | 2015 |
  | Kenji Kimura | 2015 | 2017 |
  | Kenji Shimaoka | 2017 | 2022 |
  | Shunichi Kawai | 2022 | Sitting president |
  
  ## National teams
  
  For details please refer to main articles for dedicated teams.
  
  ### Men's
  
  * Japan men's national under-19 volleyball team
  * Japan men's national under-21 volleyball team
  * Japan men's national volleyball team
  
  ### Women's
  
  * Japan women's national under-19 volleyball team
  * Japan women's national under-21 volleyball team
  * Japan women's national volleyball team
  
  ## Competitions
  
  ### Current title holders
  
  | Competition | Season | Champions | Title | Runners-up |
  | - | - | - | - | - |
  | League |||||
  | V.League Division 1 | 2021–22 | Suntory Sunbirds | 9th | Wolfdogs Nagoya |
  | V.League Division 2 | 2021–22 | Voreas Hokkaido | | Fujitsu Kawasaki Red Spirits |
  | V.League Division 3 | 2021–22 | Aisin Tealmare | | Kinki Club Sfida |
  | Cup |||||
  | Emperor's Cup | 2022 | JTEKT Stings | 2nd | Toray Arrows |
  | Kurowashiki Tournament | 2021 | Suntory Sunbirds | | JTEKT Stings |
  | Competition | Season | Champions | Title | Runners-up |
  | Women's league |||||
  | V.League Division 1 | 2021–22 | Hisamitsu Springs | 8th | JT Marvelous |
  | V.League Division 2 | 2021–22 | Brilliant Aries | | Gunma Bank Green Wings |
  | Women's cup |||||
  | Empress's Cup | 2022 | Hisamitsu Springs | 1st | Toray Arrows |
  | Kurowashiki Tournament | 2021 | Toray Arrows | | PFU BlueCats |
  
  Source: Vleague, JVA
  
  ## Sponsors
  
  | Year(s) | Companies |
  | - | - |
  | 2022–2025 | Capcom |
  | unknown–present | Hisamitsu |
  | unknown–present | ANA |
  | unknown–present | Chuo-Nittochi |
  | unknown–present | Mynavi |
  | unknown–present | Marudai Food |
  | unknown–present | JTEKT |
  | unknown–present | Japanet |
  | unknown–present | Asics |
  | unknown–present | Mizuno |
  | unknown–present | Penalty |
  | unknown–present | Mikasa |
  | unknown–present | Molten |
  | unknown–present | Tezuka Osamu Official |
  