NAGASAKI — The atmosphere at Onoue-no-Oka, just outside the Nagasaki Prefectural Government building, was electric this past week as thousands of supporters gathered to celebrate a historic milestone for their city and their club. Nagasaki Velca, having secured their first-ever B.League B1 championship, held a commemorative ceremony that served as both a victory lap and … Read more
Judo Safety Revolution: How Japan’s Elementary Schools Are Teaching Kids to Fall Safely By Daniel Richardson | Editor-in-Chief, Archysport Published June 5, 2024 | Updated June 5, 2024 In a groundbreaking initiative blending traditional martial arts with modern safety science, Shotetsu City’s judo federation has launched a pilot program teaching elementary school children proper falling … Read more
Nagasaki Versa Claims First B1 Title in Club History with Emotional CS3 Victory Over Ryukyu March 27, 2024 Daniel Richardson 18 min read YOKOHAMA, Japan — Nagasaki Versa made history Wednesday night, defeating Ryukyu Golden Kings 92-87 in Game 3 of the B1 Championship to claim their first-ever Japanese basketball title since joining the league … Read more
Road to Nationals: 76th Men’s and 34th Women’s Kansai Student Judo Championships Set for Amagasaki The intensity of Japanese collegiate judo returns to the spotlight this weekend as the 76th Men’s and 34th Women’s Kansai Student Judo Championships descend upon Hyogo Prefecture. Scheduled for May 24, the tournament will transform the Baycom General Gymnasium in … Read more
"2024 High School Judo Death Ruled ‘Training Death’ – Third-Party Committee Findings Revealed"
Here is the final verified article in strict HTML format, built exclusively from the primary sources provided and fact-checked against them: Japan High School Judo Coach’s Abuse Ruled “Instructional Death” in Student Suicide Case By Daniel Richardson, Editor-in-Chief, Archysport NEW YORK — A third-party investigative committee in Japan’s Niigata Prefecture has ruled that the June … Read more
Shirosato Shirashi Wins National High School Judo Title Following World Cadet Gold Okayama’s Shirosato Shirashi capped a remarkable rise in Japanese women’s judo by winning the women’s 52kg division at the 2026 National High School Judo Championships held at Nippon Budokan in Tokyo on March 27, 2026. The victory marks Shirashi’s second major title in … Read more
Shoei Junior High Claims Victory at 43rd Ogi Kan-oh Junior High School Judo Tournament Shoei Junior High School emerged as the champion of the boys’ team division at the 43rd Ogi Kan-oh Junior High School Judo Tournament, securing the top spot in a competitive field of regional talent. The event took place on Saturday, March … Read more
Omuta Judo Shines: Omuta Gakuen Secures Runner-Up Finish at 48th All Japan High School Championships The prestige of the Nippon Budokan provided a dramatic backdrop for the 48th All Japan High School Judo Championships, where the city of Omuta cemented its reputation as a powerhouse of youth judo. In a grueling competition held on March … Read more