The World Cricket League Division Five Qualifier was held in Bendigo, Australia in February 2017 and featured six teams competing in a 50-over tournament held over a week.

Alongside Japan were Fiji, Indonesia, The Philippines, Samoa and Vanuatu and Japan were coached by former Test Cricketer Julien Wiener from Cricket Victoria, and captained by Masaomi Kobayashi.

The young side struggled playing the long format in a tournament held four months after the end of the Japanese season and finished bottom of the group.

For a list of all players selected click here, while a full list of results can be found on ESPN Cricinfo.

1. Schedule
   

   Date	Time	World Cricket League Division 5 Qualifier	Venue (Bendigo)
   Feb. 19 Sunday	08：00 – 15:00 (JST)	Japan vs Samoa	Canterbury Park
   Feb. 20 Monday	08：00 – 15:00 (JST)	Japan vs Indonesia	Queen Elizabeth Oval
   Feb. 22 Wednesday	08：00 – 15:00 (JST)	Japan vs Fiji	Weeroona Oval
   Feb. 23 Thursday	08：00 – 15:00 (JST)	Japan vs Vanuatu	Strathsfieldsaye
   Feb. 25 Saturday	08：00 – 15:00 (JST)	Japan vs Philippines	White Hills Oval