The Empire of Japan competed at the 1936 Summer Olympics in Berlin, Germany. 179 athletes competed in 13 sports and also participated in art competitions. In art competitions, Japan won 2 bronze medals by Ryuji Fujita in paintings and also Sujaku Suzuki in drawing and water colours.

Medalists

Athletics

Aquatics

Swimming

Diving

Water polo

Elimination rounds

In the first round each team in a group played each other team in the same group. The placings were determined on points. If the points were equal, then the better goal average decided. The first two teams of each group were qualified for the semi-finals, while the third and fourth placed team was eliminated. Group 3 Place:14th

Basketball

First Round Second Round Third Round

Equestrian

Football

Field hockey

Group A

Gymnastics

Rowing

Japan had 16 rowers participate in three out of seven rowing events in 1936.

Sailing

Japan had 3 rowers participate in 2 out of four Sailing events in 1936.

Swimming

Wrestling

Art competitions