Japan's star in women's football has fallen a bit in recent years, but they are still a force to be reckoned with on the world stage.
The Asian country has been a part of every Women's World Cup since the tournament's inception in 1991, with their best performances coming in the 2010s as they won the 2011 edition and were runners-up in 2015.
After reaching those heights, they then fell short of their own lofty standards in 2019, exiting at the round of 16. More disappointingly, they could only reach the quarter-finals of the 2020 Olympics, hosted in Tokyo.
With those relative setbacks behind them, the Japanese now have the opportunity to rebuild their standing in the world. They'll be in tough in the group stage at the 2023 WWC, with rising Spain their biggest rival for top spot in Group C.
Here are the fixtures that will define Japan's World Cup journey, along with kick-off times and how to watch.
Japan's Women's World Cup 2023 fixtures, kick-off times
Japan has been drawn into Group C alongside Spain, Costa Rica and Zambia.
| Date | Time (JST) | Fixture | Stadium |
| July 22 | 4:00 p.m. | Zambia vs. Japan | Waikaito Stadium |
| July 26 | 2:00 p.m. | Japan vs. Costa Rica | Forsyth Barr Stadium |
| July 31 | 4:00 p.m. | Japan vs. Spain | Wellington Regional Stadium |
Japan's Women's World Cup 2023 squad
GOALKEEPERS: Ayaka Yamashita, Chika Hirao, Momoko Tanaka
DEFENDERS: Saki Kumagai, Shiori Miyake, Risa Shimizu, Kiko Seike, Miyabi Moriya, Moeka Minami, Hana Takahashi, Rion Ishikawa
MIDFIELDERS: Hikaru Naomoto, Yui Hasegawa, Honoka Hayashi, Fuka Nagano, Hinata Miyazawa, Jun Endo, Aoba Fujino
FORWARDS: Mina Tanaka, Remina Chiba, Riko Ueki, Maika Hamano
What stadiums will Japan play in at Women's World Cup 2023?
Wellington Regional Stadium
Wellington Regional Stadium, also known as Sky Stadium, has a capacity of 44,000 and will host a total of nine games across this year's World Cup which includes a quarter-final match-up.
This stadium is no stranger to hosting football matches after becoming the home venue for Wellington Phoenix FC and Wellington Phoenix Women.
Forsyth Barr Stadium
Located in Dunedin, New Zealand, Forsyth Barr Stadium is a unique structure and is the country's only covered stadium.
The stadium has a 28,744 capacity and will host six group matches during the 2023 Women's World Cup.
Waikato Stadium
The Waikato Stadium is no stranger to hosting FIFA tournaments after being a host venue for both the FIFA U-17 World Cup in 2008 and the FIFA U-20 World Cup seven years later.
The stadium can hold up to 25,111 fans and will be the stage for five group matches.
Japan's Women's World Cup 2023 matches: How to watch
A Japanese broadcaster has not been announced.