At the All-Hokkaido Junior High School Judo Tournament, Rio Kiso of the Kamikawa region’s Kitayūkai Dōjō claimed the individual women’s over-70kg championship, securing a dominant double crown after already capturing the team title. Dominant Run to the Over-70kg Title Rio Kiso established her authority on the mat through clinical ground techniques, executing precise ne-waza sequences … Read more
At the Hokkaido High School Athletic Federation Judo Tournament—held from June 17 to 19 at the Hokuto Marks Daisetsu Arena in Asahikawa—Genji Oshiro of Shirakaba Gakuen High School secured a runner-up finish in the individual 73-kilogram division, marking a notable achievement for the Tokachi region’s judo contingent. Tournament Context and Venue Details The regional high … Read more
Hokkaido High School Basketball: Sapporo Mountain and JAL Hokkaido Women’s Teams Secure Finals Berths By Daniel Richardson | Published June 20, 2024 | Updated June 20, 2024 Sapporo, Japan — Sapporo Mountain High School and JAL Hokkaido secured their spots in the finals of the 2024 Hokkaido High School Basketball Championships after dominant performances in … Read more
Hokkaido Dominates All-Hokkaido High School Judo Championships with Six Women’s Titles According to official results from the All-Hokkaido High School Judo Championships, Hokkaido athletes secured six of the seven women’s weight categories, with Kumagai Shina of Hokkaido claiming her second consecutive title in the women’s 78kg division. The event, held at Sapporo Sports Park Arena, … Read more
The stage is set for a historic conclusion to the 2026 Spring Hokkaido High School Baseball Tournament. On Sunday, May 31, the championship final will feature a clash between Clark Memorial International and Asahikawa Shihou, marking the first time in 24 years that two teams from the Northern Hokkaido region have competed for the spring … Read more
From the Tatami to the Mound: Hokusei’s Sotaro Nagayama Ignites Hokkaido Baseball with Dominant Debut In the rugged landscape of Hokkaido baseball, where the short summers and biting winds often dictate the pace of the game, a new name is beginning to echo through the dugouts: Sotaro Nagayama. The rookie left-hander from Hokusei High School … Read more
Hakodai Hakuryo, Nanae Secure Semi-Final Spots in Hakodate Spring Qualifiers The road to the regional championship narrowed significantly this week as the Spring High School Baseball Hakodate Branch Qualifiers reached a critical juncture. In a series of high-stakes matchups held at TO Ocean Stadium Hakodate, Hakodai Hakuryo and Nanae High School both punched their tickets … Read more
Mako Deluxe-yama Claims Fifth Title at Historic Fukushima Town Women’s Sumo Tournament In a town where the echoes of legendary Yokozuna still resonate through the streets, a different kind of powerhouse has claimed the throne. On Sunday, May 10, 2026, Mako Nishiyama—known in the ring as Mako Deluxe-yama—secured her fifth career championship at the 32nd … Read more
Offensive Explosion in Kitami: Abashiri Minamioka and Engaru Advance in Spring Qualifiers The crack of the bat echoed through the crisp April air at Kitami City Stadium on April 10, marking a high-octane start to the Kitami branch qualifiers for the Spring Hokkaido High School Baseball Tournament. In a day defined by offensive dominance and … Read more
Asahikawa Branch Qualifiers: Furano Dominates, Kyokuei Edges Out Kyokuryu in Spring High School Baseball Action The road to national glory in Japanese youth sports is paved with grueling regional qualifiers, and the Spring High School Baseball Branch Qualifiers in Hokkaido are no exception. On May 8, the Asahikawa branch witnessed a stark contrast in competition, … Read more