Japan Cricket Association

[:en]National Academy Training (Male) 2019[:ja]2019年ナショナルアカデミー合宿 (男子)[:]
2025-05-17 10:00 - 16:00, 2025-05-24 10:00 - 16:00, 2025-05-31 10:00 - 16:00, 2025-06-07 10:00 - 16:00, 2025-06-14 10:00 - 16:00, 2025-06-21 10:00 - 16:00, 2025-06-28 10:00 - 16:00, 2025-07-05 10:00 - 16:00 (Asia/Tokyo) and 1 more date | Sano International Cricket Ground (formerly Tanuma Cricket Ground), 300-1 Tochimoto-cho, Sano-shi, Tochigi-ken, 327-0312, Japan

[:en]Beach Cricket Tournament 2025 in Kaizuka Nishikinohama[:ja]ビーチクリケット大会 in 貝塚二色の浜[:]
2025-05-18 09:00 - 16:00 | 二色の浜海水浴場, 大阪府貝塚市澤, Kaizuka, 597-0062, Japan
Japan’s first Beach Cricket Tournament will be held at Nishikinohama Beach in Kaizuka, Osaka — a beach that received the prestigious Blue Flag certification in 2024!
We are excited to announce that Japan’s first Beach Cricket Tournament will be held at Nishikinohama Beach in Kaizuka City, Osaka Prefecture, which was awarded the international “Blue Flag” certification for beaches and marinas in 2024.
This fun and casual tournament is designed especially for beginners, using simplified cricket rules that everyone—from children to seniors—can enjoy.
Create a team with your family, friends, or coworkers, and join us for a day of sun, sand, and sport!
Date:
Sunday, May 18, 2025
Venue:
Nishikinohama Beach
Registration:
You can register either as a team of 6 people or as a pair (2 people per group).
Please include the following information in your email:

Team Name

Representative’s Name

Names of Participants

Representative’s Contact Information (Email address and phone number)

Send your registration by email to:📧 y.sato@cricket.or.jp
Registration Deadline: May 15, 2025
Please note: Due to venue limitations, registration will close once the maximum number of teams has been reached. We recommend registering as early as possible.
Information

Participation is free of charge.
The event will be cancelled in case of rain.If cancellation is necessary, we will notify all registered participants via the email address provided at the time of registration.
In addition to the Beach Cricket Tournament, there will be a variety of activities throughout the day, including the “Honda Beach Clean” in the morning and the “Beach Festa” featuring food trucks and more.We encourage you to join these events as well!For more information about the Beach Clean and Beach Festa, please visit the Kaizuka City official website.

Special Awards will be presented not only to the winning team, but also in the following fun categories:

🏅 Best Dressed Award*

🎉 Most Spirited Team Award

* Awarded to the team whose outfit impresses the judges the most. (Uniforms do not need to be matching.)** Awarded to the team that enjoys the game the most with energy and team spirit.

Organizer:

Japan Cricket Association (JCA)
Co-organizers:

Honda Association of Osaka

Nishikinohama Revival Project Group

Kansai Cricket Association

Kaizuka City Tourism Association

Kaizuka City

Supporters:

Kaizuka Chamber of Commerce and Industry

Nishikinohama Park Management Office

Nishikinohama Promotion Council

Kinki Jet Sports Federation

Kaizuka Junior Chamber

Endorsed by:Osaka Prefecture (pending approval)

📞 Contact Information
Kaizuka City Office – Community Promotion Division📞 072-433-7192
Japan Cricket Association (JCA)📧 y.sato@cricket.or.jp📞 050-5799-4502 (Please note: This number will not be available on the day of the event.)

[:en]U19 Girls Cricket Tournament[:ja]U19女子クリケット大会[:]
2025-05-23 - 2025-05-25 | Sano International Cricket Ground (formerly Tanuma Cricket Ground), 300-1 Tochimoto-cho, Sano-shi, Tochigi-ken, 327-0312, Japan
We are excited to announce that the Japan Cricket Association will be running junior tournaments for girls aged Under 19 this season.
The tournament will run during the month of May and are open to players living both inside and outside of Japan.
The teams will be created by the JCA through player registrations with a goal of four teams participating in the Under 19 event.
This tournament will also act as trials for the formation of a female category in the Japan National Academy.
The Japan National Academy (Female), which will not have an age limit, will also be where the Women’s U19 Japan National Team will be selected from. It is hoped the Women’s U19 team will play its first matches in 2026.
To register your interest in participating in either event please complete the below form no later than Friday 28th March.
https://forms.gle/JryRRQmg7rprauUGA
Key Information:
Dates:
Under 19 Japan Cricket League (Female): Friday 23rd – Sunday 25th May*
Venue: Sano International Cricket Ground
Cost: Free
Clothing: Provided
Drinks/Food: Bring your own
*The events will take place on weekdays. Since this is part of a national trial the JCA can provide letters to assist with time away from school/university studies.

[:en]2025 Women's Japan Premier League (WJPL)[:ja]2025年女子日本プレミアリーグ[:]
2025-05-27 10:00 - 17:00, 2025-05-28 10:00 - 17:00, 2025-05-30 10:00 - 17:00, 2025-05-31 10:00 - 17:00, 2025-06-01 10:00 - 17:00 | Sano International Cricket Ground (formerly Tanuma Cricket Ground), 300-1 Tochimoto-cho, Sano-shi, Tochigi-ken, 327-0312, Japan
The Women’s Japan Premier League is back for 2025, with even more cricket this year!
With the growing numbers of female cricketers in Japan, we have increased the tournament to three teams who will face off in a double round robin of T20 matches across six days (May 27th – June 1st).
The teams will have a different look this year with each having its own international feel.

Mamushi: The Japanese Vipers filled with the top local talent and a sprinkling of stars from overseas.
Titans: Featuring four professionals and two staff from the South African franchise.
Pacific Rays: Three players from down under will lead the way for this shiny new team, including one from our partners Cricket Without Borders.

All our matches will be live-streamed on the Japan Cricket Association YouTube channel.
Come on down to the Sano International Cricket Ground (SICG) to watch the best of the best face off with each other to see who will be the champions for 2025.
If you’re a fan from previous years then welcome back and we hope you enjoy the new model. If you’re new, welcome to the JCA family and check out the highlights from 2024 as well as the full squads and match schedule below.
Who are you supporting??
Match Schedule

All Matches are T20 Format starting at 10am and 2pm

Tuesday, May 27th: Mamushi vs Titans / Titans vs Pacific Rays
Wednesday, May 28th: Mamushi vs Pacific Rays / Mamushi vs Titans
Friday, May 30th: Titans vs Pacific Rays / Pacific Rays vs Mamushi
Saturday, May 31st: Mamushi vs Titans / Titans vs Pacific Rays
Sunday, June 1st: Mamushi vs Pacific Rays / Finals

[:en]Women's Sano City International Trophy[:ja]女子佐野市国際トロフィー[:]
2025-06-03 08:00 - 2025-06-08 17:00 | Sano International Cricket Ground (formerly Tanuma Cricket Ground), 300-1 Tochimoto-cho, Sano-shi, Tochigi-ken, 327-0312, Japan
Women’s Sano City International Trophy schedule is as follows:

3rd June (Tuesday) 09:30 – Japan vs Mongolia
3rd June (Tuesday) 14:30 – China vs Hong Kong
4th June (Wednesday) 09:30 – Japan vs Hong Kong
4th June (Wednesday) 14:30 – Philippines vs China
5th June (Thursday) 09:30 – Philippines vs Hong Kong
5th June (Thursday 14:30 – China vs Mongolia
6th June (Friday) 09:30 – Japan vs China
6th June (Friday) 14:30 – Mongolia vs Philippines
7th June (Saturday) 09:30 – Japan vs Philippines
7th June (Saturday) 14:30 – Hong Kong vs Mongolia
8th June (Sunday) 09:30 – 3rd Place Playoff
8th June (Sunday) 14:30 – Final

Venue: Sano International Cricket Ground
Address: 300-1 Tochimoto-cho, Sano City, Tochigi 327-0312, Japan
Admission: Free for all matches
All matches will be live streamed on the JCA YouTube Channel
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[:en]2025 Sano Spofes (Cricket Blast Series)[:ja]佐野のスポフェス（クリケットブラストシリーズ）[:]
2025-06-07 09:00 - 12:00, 2025-06-14 09:00 - 12:00, 2025-06-21 09:00 - 12:00, 2025-06-28 09:00 - 12:00 | Sano International Cricket Ground (formerly Tanuma Cricket Ground), 300-1 Tochimoto-cho, Sano-shi, Tochigi-ken, 327-0312, Japan
This is a program for anyone and everyone.
Come and enjoy Cricket and lots more !! You are guaranteed to have great FUN!
Cricket Blast is our entry-level program for kids in elementary school to learn about cricket. More information can be found at https://japancricketblast.com/en/.
As well as Cricket, this year will also feature two other sports, will be confirmed soon so keep an eye out!

Dates/Times:
June; 7th, 14th, 21st and 28th

Schedule:
Registration: 9:00~
Group/Round 1: 9:20 ~ 10:00
Group/Round 2: 10:10 ~ 10:50
Group/Round 3: 11:00 ~ 11:40
Finish: 11:45 ~

Venue:
Sano International Cricket Ground
https://maps.app.goo.gl/HC4eyVpyecYmkbth9

Fee:
500 yen per day per participant
https://forms.gle/weLWsyy6vTNDU95aA

[:en]2025 Akishima Cricket Blast Series in Spring[:ja]春 クリケットブラスト・シリーズ in 昭島[:]
2025-06-08, 2025-06-15, 2025-06-22, 2025-06-29 | Tochigi-ken
Akishima Cricket Blast is a chance to enjoy Cricket for experienced or inexperienced boys and girls under 12 years old. Come and enjoy a new sport and make new friends, learn English through sport, and play a fun and safe game for all!

Event Name: Akishima Cricket Blast Series

Venue :

Showa athletic ground (5-11-43 Azuma-cho Akishima-shi, Tokyo 196-0033 Japan) – 1, 3 week
Akishima Eco-Park( 3-16 Mihori-cho, Akishima-shi, Tokyo 196-0001 Japan)
Tamagawa Central Park Ground (The Fussa city Kitadenen 1-chome front)

Dates :

June 8th (Sun) – Akishima showa athletic ground
June 15th (Sun) – Akishima Eco- Park
June 22nd (Sun) – Akishima showa athletic ground
June 29th (Sun) – Tamagawa Central Park Ground

Time :
9:30 – 11:30 (Registration 20 minutes before course begins)
Cricket Skills: 9:20 ~ 10:05, Cricket Game 10:15 ~ 11:00 -1,3week
10:30 – 12:30 (Registration 20 minutes before course begins)
Cricket Skills: 10:30 ~ 11:05, Cricket Game 11:15 ~ 12:00 – 2 week
12:30 – 14:30 (Registration 20 minutes before course begins)
Cricket Skills: 12:30 ~ 13:05, Cricket Game 13:15 ~ 14:00 – 4 week

Enjoy Course (Level ★☆☆) * *
– The Enjoy Course is mainly for lower to middle elementary school students who enjoy catching, throwing and hitting the ball.

Game Course (Level ★★☆)** **
– The Game Course is mainly for middle to upper elementary school students, and is a simple version of cricket. How many runs can you score by hitting and running?

Fee : 500 yen per participant (Attend 3 times in a row and get the last one free & a prize!)

How to Register:
Follow the Link Below!!!
https://forms.gle/XGtPHAffu5JRsj5fA

[:en]2025 Sano Social Cricket League[:ja]2025年佐野ソーシャルクリケット大会[:]
2025-06-21 13:00 - 17:00, 2025-06-28 13:00 - 17:00 | Sano International Cricket Ground (formerly Tanuma Cricket Ground), 300-1 Tochimoto-cho, Sano-shi, Tochigi-ken, 327-0312, Japan
Date/Time:

6月21日（土）13:00 ~ 17:00
6月28日（土）13:00～17:00
11月1日 （土） 13:00～17:00
11月15日（土）13:00～17:00

Venue:

Sano International Cricket Ground
https://maps.app.goo.gl/HC4eyVpyecYmkbth9

Participation Fee:

500/participant
Free for members of the City of Cricket Sano Supporter Club

Registration:
https://forms.gle/2brPTR9is4MxW2oKA

[:en]2025 Akishima Social league[:ja]2025年昭島ソーシャルクリケット大会[:]
2025-06-28 13:00 - 17:00 | Showa Athletic Park, 5-11-43 Azuma-cho, Akishima-shi, Tokyo, 196-0033, Japan
Date/Time:

06月28日 (Sat) 12:30 ~ 17:00
10月05日 (Sun) 12:30～17:00
11月29日 (Sat) 12:30～17:00

Participation Fee:

500/participant
Free for members of the City of Cricket Akishima Supporter Club

Registration: https://forms.gle/A3nZPmdzRW7KE9y27

Please fill out the reservation form from the QR code in the below flyer or follow the link below:

[:en]June 29 “Yoshimoto Sports no Wa” Cricket Experience Event[:ja]6月29日(土)「よしもとスポーツの輪 クリケット体験イベント」[:]
2025-06-29 09:00 - 10:15 | 大町スポーツ施設(大運動場)／Omachi Sports Facilities (Large Sports Ground), 調布市菊野台3-27-40／3-27-40 Kikunodai, Chofu City
On Saturday, June 29, 2025, The “Yoshimoto Sports no Wa – Cricket Experience Event” will be held at Ōmachi Sports Ground in Chofu City, Tokyo, hosted by Yoshimoto Kogyo.
This beginner-friendly event will feature Shogo Kimura, a former professional baseball player and current cricketer, alongside comedians Nori(Papillon), Nama Pharaoh, and Everybody, offering participants a fun opportunity to try cricket.
The Japan Cricket Association (JCA) is supporting this event as a cooperating organization.Come join us and discover the excitement of cricket!

【Event Details】

Date: Saturday, June 29, 2025 (Reception starts at AM8:45, starts at 9:00, ends at 10:15)
Venue: Ōmachi Sports Ground, 3-1 Kikunodai, Chofu City, Tokyo
Capacity: 35 participants (first-come, first-served)
Admission: ¥1,800 (high school and above), ¥500 (elementary & junior high School)
What to bring: comfortable clothes, sports shoes, and a drink
Guests: Shogo Kimura, Nori(Papillon), Nama Pharaoh, Everybody
Organizer: Yoshimoto Kogyo Co., Ltd.
Support: Japan Cricket Association

【Notes】
There are no changing facilities available.
Photos will be taken during the event. If you prefer not to be shown on social media, please inform the organizer in advance.
This event is hosted by Yoshimoto Kogyo. Please refer to the organizer’s official information for further details.

2025 杉並区下高井戸グラウンドクリケット観戦＆体験会
2025-07-05 | 下高井戸運動場, 下高井戸3丁目26番1号, 杉並区, 東京都, 1680073, Japan
お申し込みはこちら
Google form より　https://forms.gle/qyYJ3Bo7RwftxjZS7
クリケット観戦＆体験会
at 下高井戸グラウンド
〜 杉並でクリケット参加しよう！ 〜
本格的な試合を観戦し、クリケットのルールを覚えてから、
簡易的道具（プラスティック製）でミニゲームを行います。
どなたでもご参加可能です！

日時：令和7年7月05日㈯
10:00 試合観戦：ルールが分からなくてもOK 解説付きでクリケットの盛り上がりに引き込まれます
13:30 クリケットを体験：簡易用具で打って！投げて！スカッと！！
14:00 みんなが楽しいミニ大会！ドタ参もオッケー（その時会う方とチームを組めます）クリケット祭り常連の皆様はチーム参加も⭕️
場所：杉並区立下高井戸運動場
（杉並区下高井戸3丁目26）
野球場（全面・人工芝）
持ち物：運動しやすい格好、運動靴、
費用：体験会無料・ミニ大会参加は500円／1人
どなたでも参加できる観戦・体験会です。

＃杉並クリケット
