2026 Tokyo Budokan Tournament Results: Tokai University Sagami High School Leads

According to tournament records and official brackets, the annual championship tested elite junior high programs from across Japan. The tournament format requires tactical depth and resilience across multi-person team lineups, pushing adolescent athletes through rigorous elimination rounds in one of the domestic calendar’s most prestigious youth events.

Tournament Venue and Schedule Context

Competition unfolded at the Tokyo Budokan (東京武道館 大武道場), a historic martial arts venue located in Adachi Ward, Tokyo. Matches in the junior high school boys’ category began on the morning of Sunday, September 20, 2026, running through a full schedule of preliminary pools and direct-elimination rounds to decide the podium finishers.

The venue, widely utilized for national youth championships, provided multiple tatami mats to handle the dense preliminary schedule before narrowing down to the final blocks on the main floor. Coaches and federation officials monitored the matches closely as part of the broader talent-development pipeline for Japanese judo.

Standout Performers and Division Results

Among the standout programs making deep runs into the final rounds was the junior high division of Tokai University Sagami (東海大付相模高中等部), which advanced through the rigorous bracket against top-tier opposition. The tournament brackets showcased the depth of junior high school judo nationwide, highlighting technical proficiency in both ne-waza (ground techniques) and tachi-waza (standing techniques).

Detailed match-by-match results, individual ippon scores, and complete team standings were compiled by tournament organizers and published via eJudo, providing a comprehensive record of the day’s performances. The event serves as an essential indicator of emerging talent from junior high school programs into the high school ranks.

Next Checkpoint and Official Updates

Official complete results, detailed scorecards, and tournament reports remain accessible through the eJudo portal and the All-Japan Judo Federation’s regional reporting channels. Follow official governing body announcements for subsequent youth competition schedules and upcoming national calendar updates.