Japan competed at the 1952 Summer Olympics in Helsinki, Finland. Japan returned to the Olympic Games after not being invited to the 1948 Summer Olympics because of the nations's role in World War II. 69 competitors, 58 men and 11 women, took part in 60 events in 13 sports.

Medalists

Athletics

Boxing

Cycling

Men's Individual Road Race (190.4 km) Men's 1.000m Time Trial Men's 1.000m Sprint Scratch Race

Diving

Men's 3m Springboard Women's 10m Platform

Equestrian

Fencing

One fencer, Shinichi Maki, represented Japan in 1952.

Gymnastics

Rowing

Japan had five male rowers participate in one out of seven rowing events in 1952.

Sailing

Shooting

One shooter represented Japan in 1952.

Swimming

Weightlifting

Wrestling