The sports teams in Yamanashi Prefecture include the following
Soccer
Ventforet Kofu (J-League)
Ventforet Kofu competes in the J-League, J2 division.
City: Kofu City, Yamanashi
Team Name Origin:
One of Japan's most famous warlords who was based in Yamanashi Prefecture was Shingen Takeda. The characters written on his banner were wind, forest, fire, and mountain. The name of the club is a combination of the French words "Van" meaning "wind" and "Foret" meaning "forest".
Year of Joined the J League: 1999
Titles: None
Highest Ranking: 13th (2014,2015)
Basketball
Yamanashi Queen Bees (Japan Women's Basketball League)
Stadiums/Arenas
JIT Recycle Ink Stadium
JIT Recycle Ink Stadium is the home stadium of the J-League team "Vanforet Kofu." It is an athletic stadium-type soccer stadium located in Kose Sports Park, a large complex with a …
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Kushigata General Gymnasium
Kushigata General Gymnasium is a gymnasium located in Minami-Alps City, Yamanashi Prefecture. This venue occasionally hosts home games of the Yamanashi Queen Bees, a member of the …
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Sannichi YBS Stadium
Sannichi YBS Baseball Stadium is located in Kose Sports Park in Kofu City, Yamanashi Prefecture. The stadium has hosted official professional baseball games, and the first official …
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Kai City Shikishima Gymnasium
Kai City Shikishima Gymnasium is a gymnasium located in Kai City, Yamanashi Prefecture. This venue occasionally hosts home games of the Yamanashi Queen Bees, a member of the Women' …
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Kose Sports Park Ice Arena
Kose Sports Park Ice Arena is a skating rink located in Kose Sports Park in Kofu City, Yamanashi Prefecture. This skating rink opened in September 2000, and has been the venue for …
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