| Nickname(s) | Young Nadeshiko (ヤングなでしこ) |
|---|---|
| Association | Japan Football Association |
| Confederation | AFC (Asia) |
| Sub-confederation | EAFF (East Asia) |
| Head coach | Naoki Kusunose |
| FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup | |
| Appearances | 5 (first in 2008) |
| Best result | Winner, 2014 |
| AFC U-16 Women's Championship | |
| Appearances | 6 (first in 2005) |
| Best result | Winners, 2005, 2011, 2013 |
The Japan women's national under-17 football team is a national association football youth team of Japan and is controlled by the Japan Football Association.
Squad for the 2016 FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup.