ニュース

The Japan women’s judo national team opened its training facility to reporters, lifting the curtain on a rigorous preparation block designed for the upcoming international competition calendar. Behind Closed Doors at the National Training Center Open sessions offer a rare window into the high-performance regimen directed by the national coaching staff. Representatives from various sports … Read more

In response to a tragic 2003 judo accident involving a first-year student at Sukagawa First Junior High School, a volunteer group led by Ms. Kudo has begun amplifying the voices of families affected by similar school-related injuries and deaths, following testimony from the victim’s parents. Origins of the Advocacy Initiative in Sukagawa The effort traces … Read more

Police officers and station personnel from across Hokkaido gathered in Sapporo to demonstrate their proficiency and hone their tactical readiness at the annual Hokkaido Prefectural Police Judo Tournament. The competition serves as a core component of the department’s ongoing physical conditioning and martial arts training programs, emphasizing rigorous discipline and practical self-defense techniques. Tournament Structure … Read more

Yuto Nagata of Buzen Gakuen Junior High School captured the boys’ 50-kilogram division title at the All-Japan Junior High School Physical Education and Sports Festival, securing the first-ever national judo championship in his school’s history. The third-year student from Kaseda Junior High School in Minamishatsuma City navigated a national bracket to claim top honors. Breaking … Read more