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Koshigaya Alphas Unveil Vision and Club Structure for 2026-27 B.League Season

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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

Overcoming Adversity: The Inspiring Journey of Shioda Boys’ Judo Club

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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

Breaking Tradition: How the Judo Community is Embracing Hairstyle Freedom

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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

97th Urban Baseball Tournament Chugoku Region 2nd Preliminary at Mikawa City’s Denkoushikisai Kinzai Stadium

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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

第108回全国高校野球選手権大阪大会の組み合わせが決定！トーナメント表と見どころを紹介

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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

Haraizawa Koki, 2016 Rio Olympic Silver Medalist, Hosts 2nd Haraizawa Cup Junior Judo Tournament

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Harasawa Cup Promotes Youth Judo Development in Shimonoseki Harasawa Koki, who won a silver medal in the men’s 100kg+ category at the 2016 Rio Olympics, organized the second Harasawa Cup youth judo tournament on the 14th in Shimonoseki, Yamaguchi Prefecture, according to local media reports. The event attracted 109 participants aged 3 to 13, marking … Read more

Japan’s Inter-High School Champions: 2013-Founded Jutakan High Judo Team Secures First National Titles in 81kg & 66kg Divisions

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Seigaku High School’s judo team secured its first-ever qualification for the National High School Championship (Interhigh) after athletes Hiroki Asano and Takafumi Hira claimed victories in the Okayama Prefectural High School Sports Festival, according to multiple verified sources. The 2013-founded team achieved the milestone by winning the 81kg and 66kg weight classes, respectively, marking a … Read more

2026 Okayama High School Judo Championships: Results and Highlights (June 6, 2026)

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Okayama Prefecture High School Judo Tournament 2026: Results and Highlights The 2026 Okayama Prefecture High School Judo Tournament took place on June 6, 2026, at the Okayama Budokan. This annual event serves as a critical stage for student-athletes across the prefecture to demonstrate their technical proficiency and discipline, with top performers securing their standing within … Read more

Judo Masterclass: Expert Tips on Osoto Gari and Ouchi Gari from Tobu Junior High School

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Christa Deguchi: The Olympic Champion Inspiring the Next Generation of Judoka For Christa Deguchi, the road to the top of the podium at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games was paved with years of relentless discipline and an unwavering commitment to the sport of judo. Since capturing the gold medal in the women’s 57kg category, the … Read more

2024 Maizuru Children’s Judo Tournament (Hosted by Maizuru Judo Federation) – 165 Young Athletes Compete in 5/31 Event!

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Young Judoka Display Grit and Spirit at 45th Maizuru Elementary Tournament In the coastal city of Maizuru, Kyoto Prefecture, the future of Japanese martial arts was on full display this past May. The 45th Maizuru Elementary Judo Tournament, organized by the local Maizuru Judo Federation, brought together 165 young athletes to compete at the Maizuru … Read more