| Nickname(s) |
サムライ・ブルー (Samurai Blue) |
|---|---|
| Association | Japan Football Association |
| Confederation | AFC (Asia) |
| Sub-confederation | EAFF (East Asia) |
| Head coach |
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| FIFA code | JPN |
| FIFA U-17 World Cup | |
| Appearances | 6 (first in 1993) |
| Best result | Quarterfinals (1993, 2011) |
| AFC U-16 Championship | |
| Appearances | 11 (first in 1988) |
| Best result |
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The Japan national under-17 football team is a national association football youth team of Japan and is controlled by the Japan Football Association.
Squad selected for 2016 AFC U-16 Championship
Head Coach:
Yoshiro Moriyama