5000 m · Japan Record
The detailed progression of the Japanese record.
Men · Japan Record
13:08.40
Suguru Osako
Japan · Heusden-Zolder · 18 Jul 2015
Women · Japan Record
14:29.18
Nozomi Tanaka
Japan · Brussels · 8 Sept 2023
Men's Japan Record Progression
Current13:08.40Suguru Osako· 2015
Women's Japan Record Progression
Current14:29.18Nozomi Tanaka· 2023
Record Timeline
| Date | Athlete | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Jul 2015 | Suguru Osako | 13:08.40 | Heusden-Zolder |
| 28 Jul 2007 | Takayuki Matsumiya | 13:13.20 | Heusden-Zolder |
| 1 Aug 1998 | Toshinari Takaoka | 13:13.40 | Hechtel |
| 8 Jul 1988 | Shuichi Yoneshige | 13:22.97 | London |
| 11 Jul 1986 | Toshihiko Seko | 13:24.29 | London |
| 24 Sept 1982 | Masanari Shintaku | 13:24.69 | Tokyo |
| 5 Jul 1977 | Toshiaki Kamata | 13:25.41 | Stockholm |