Kanae Yamamoto

Kanae Yamamoto was a pioneering Japanese athlete and sports educator born in 1890. She is best known for introducing volleyball to Japan after studying abroad in the United States. Yamamoto founded the Japan Women's Volleyball Association and promoted women's sports to enhance health and social participation. Her efforts helped popularize volleyball nationwide, contributing significantly to women's athletics and physical education in Japan. Her work laid the foundation for the country's future success in international volleyball competitions.