Japan qualified nine short-track speed skaters (four men and five women) after the conclusion of the
2025–26 ISU Short Track World Tour. ;Men Qualification legend:
Q - Qualify based on position in heat;
q - Qualify based on time in field;
FA - Qualify to medal final;
ADV A - Advanced to medal final on referee decision;
FB - Qualify to consolation final • - Athlete skated in a preliminary round but not the final.
Women Qualification legend:
Q - Qualify based on position in heat;
q - Qualify based on time in field;
FA - Qualify to medal final;
FB - Qualify to consolation final;
ADV - Advanced on referee decision
Mixed Qualification legend:
Q - Qualify based on position in heat;
q - Qualify based on time in field;
FA - Qualify to medal final;
FB - Qualify to consolation final • - Athlete skated in a preliminary round but not the final. == Skeleton ==