Training & Clubs

For badminton enthusiasts in Japan, there are several options ranging from private academies and local clubs to university teams and national training centers. Below is a list of badminton organizations with their available details.

Badminton Academies and Clubs

These clubs and academies offer coaching and playing opportunities for various skill levels.

Name Location Details Website
Ling's Japanda Badminton Academy1 Fukuoka Offers multilingual (Japanese, Chinese, and English) badminton classes for all ages and skill levels, including beginners and disabled athletes21. The academy is run by a national-level coach and hosts group training, private lessons, and training camps1. japanda-badminton.com
Tokyo Gaijins Badminton Club3 Central Tokyo A popular club for foreign players that organizes casual singles and doubles games on weeknights and weekends34. They cater to various skill levels and provide shuttles. Racket rentals are available for 500 yen4. tokyogaijins.com
Green Badminton Club3 Ryogoku, Tokyo A local club open to all ages and nationalities, with a focus on intermediate players5. They practice three times a week at the Midori Elementary School and Ryogoku Junior High School gyms5. greenwamidori.wixsite.com/green-bcen
Tokyo Badcox3 Tokyo This club welcomes players of all levels and residency statuses, including short-term visitors. It offers double-header games five times a week at various locations across Tokyo3. Not available
World Sports Tokyo Badminton Club3 Central Tokyo Organizes casual sessions, primarily for doubles play. The format may change to singles depending on the number of attendees3. Not available
Konakadai Badminton Club6 Chiba To join, you can use the "Contact us" form on their website6. konakadai-badminton.jimdofree.com6

University Badminton Clubs

Many universities in Japan have active badminton clubs, which are sometimes open to non-students or can provide information on local badminton activities.

Institution Location Contact/Address Club Information
NUCB Undergraduate School7 Nisshin, Aichi Address: 4-4 Sagamine Komenoki, Nisshin, Aichi, Japan 470-0193. Tel: +81(0)561-73-21117. The club practices four days a week in the university gymnasium and competes in the Chubu Student Badminton Federation7.
Osaka Sangyo University8 Osaka Location: General Gymnasium, Central Campus. Advisor: Toshifumi Nishiguchi8. The club welcomes beginners and has an entrance fee of 15,000 yen and a club fee of 60,000 yen. They are active in the Kansai Student Badminton Federation8.
Ehime University9 Matsuyama, Ehime Location: Gymnasium No.2, 2F. Advisor: Hayato Tsuzuki9. Welcomes players from beginners to those with national tournament experience. The monthly club fee is 3,500 yen9.
Chiba University of Commerce10 Ichikawa, Chiba --- The university has a badminton club as part of its student activities10.

National, Regional Associations & Training Centers

These organizations are responsible for the development of badminton in Japan and operate top-tier training facilities.

Name Type Location Details
Nippon Badminton Association11 National Association --- The governing body for badminton in Japan. Their website provides information on tournaments and national teams17.
Ajinomoto National Training Center16 Training Center Tokyo A premier facility for Japan's top athletes. The badminton facility features ten courts and a specialized air conditioning system to minimize wind impact1. It is part of the Japan Institute of Sports Sciences14.
Saitama Badminton Association12 Regional Association Saitama (North of Tokyo) Represents over 5,000 players and is involved in training young coaching staff and developing high-level student players. They welcome inquiries through their website12.
Crasus Martial Arts Sports Facility10 Sports Facility Oita A large multi-purpose stadium with space for up to 16 badminton courts. It can host large-scale tournaments10.