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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

The History of School Rivalry Games: A 70-Year Tradition Since 1954

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More Than a Game: The Seven-Decade War Between Okayama Higashi and Kurashiki Commercial In the heart of Okayama Prefecture, Japan, there is a rivalry that transcends the typical boundaries of high school athletics. It isn’t just about a trophy or a winning percentage; We see a cultural institution. The “Traditional Regular Match” (伝統の定期戦) between Okayama … Read more

Rio Shiragane Wins Judo 52kg Title, Affirming Her World Cadet Champion Status

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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