Cheerleading in Japan is a recognized sport in Japan that requires physical strength and athletic ability. Cheerleading training is available at the junior high school, high school, collegiate, club, and all – star level.
There are three leading cheerleading organizations in Japan mainly; Japan Federation for Sports Cheer & Dance, United Spirit Association Japan, Universal Cheerleaders Association.
History of Cheerleading in Japan
February 2010: Foundation of the Japan Federation for Sport Cheer & Dance
May 9, 2011: ICU Cheerleading World Championship 2011
May 11, 2012: ICU Cheerleading World Championship 2012
May 10, 2013: ICU Cheerleading World Championship 2013
May 9, 2014: ICU Cheerleading World Championship 2014
May 18, 2015: ICU Cheerleading World Championship 2015
May 16, 2016: ICU Cheerleading World Championship 2016
May 10, 2017: ICU Junior Cheerleading World Championship 2017
May 9, 2018: ICU Cheerleading World Championship 2018
May 9, 2018: ICU Junior Cheerleading World Championship 2018
May 9, 2019: ICU Cheerleading World Championship 2019
May 9, 2019: ICU Junior Cheerleading World Championship 2019
