Fifty-two young athletes from Nabari gathered at the city’s education center on August 4 for a send-off ceremony ahead of the 48th Tokai Junior High School Sports Festival, which runs from August 5 through August 10 across the four Tokai prefectures, according to municipal reports. Nabari Athletes Prepare for Tokai Regional Competition The regional championship … Read more
Gojo Higashi Targets Historic Fourth Title The judo team at Gojo Higashi Junior High School is setting its sights high ahead of upcoming regional and national competitions, officially declaring its ambition to secure a fourth national team title. Team representatives visited the mayor of Gojo to outline their training progress and tournament goals ahead of … Read more
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
The Saga Shogyo High School women’s judo team secured a runner-up finish at the prestigious Koshiki High School Judo Tournament, claiming second place two years after their previous final appearance. Competing at the Teruha Sekisui House Arena in Fukuoka’s Higashi Ward, the squad fell just short of the championship title during the second day of … Read more
Kashiba City conducted a basketball clinic on July 11, funded through a corporate version of the “Hometown Tax” (Furusato Nozei) donation from Rohto Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. The event aimed to promote youth sports development and community engagement in the Nara Prefecture region. The basketball clinic, held on July 11, was organized by Kashiba City using … Read more
Koshigaya Alphas Outline Vision for 2026-27 B.League Season The Koshigaya Alphas, a professional basketball club competing in Japan’s B.League, officially detailed their strategic roadmap for the 2026-27 season during a press conference held on July 9. The club’s leadership emphasized a unified approach, centering on a organizational philosophy that prioritizes collective effort between the team, … Read more
The Shiota Boys Judo Club is preparing for the Junior High School All Japan Championships, following a period of rigorous training and recovery from injuries. According to a support message published via dmenu News, the club’s athletes have overcome significant physical and mental setbacks to qualify for the national stage. How did the Shiota Boys … Read more
Tenshi High School Judo Club Challenges Tradition with ‘Hair Salon’ Project According to a statement from Tenshi High School, the school’s judo club has launched a “hair salon” initiative, allowing students to experiment with hairstyles as part of their extracurricular activities. The move has sparked conversations about self-expression in Japanese sports culture, with officials describing … Read more
JFE West vs. Yomiuri Giants: How Japan’s 2024 Urban League Playoff Spot Was Decided By Daniel Richardson | Editor-in-Chief, Archysport May 29, 2024 | Updated 12:45 UTC (21:45 JST) The 97th Japan Urban League Championship’s China region qualifiers concluded today with JFE West securing their third consecutive playoff appearance, while Yomiuri Giants won the final … Read more
153 Teams Confirmed for Osaka Regional High School Baseball Tournament Draw The 108th National High School Baseball Tournament’s Osaka regional preliminary draw took place on April 16 at Hotel Awinia Osaka, finalizing matchups for the first three rounds of the tournament, which will begin on April 4, according to the Osaka High School Baseball Federation … Read more