Tomiko Itooka, a Japanese woman who was the world’s ... Born in Osaka, Itooka was a volleyball player in high school, and long had a reputation for a sprightly spirit, Nagata said.

An eight-time PVL best setter with Creamline, de Guzman became the first setter and second non-scoring player since fellow national team skipper Dawn Macandili-Catindig (2017) to win the the award ...

TOKYO (Kyodo) -- The Japan Volleyball Association's search for its women's national team head coach has identified Ferhat Akbas, as the top candidate, sources familiar with the matter said Thursday.