福岡

West Japan Short-term College High School Advances Toward Third Consecutive Summer Title with 4-0 Win over Yahata Minami

by

The National High School Baseball Championship Fukuoka Tournament has officially entered its round of 16, with the field narrowing following a series of high-stakes matches held across the prefecture. Tournament Progression and Key Results The tournament, which serves as the Fukuoka qualifier for the national championship at Hanshin Koshien Stadium, has reached a critical juncture. … Read more

Kinpashi-ki High School Judo Tournament: Battle for Japan’s Top Team Title in Fukuoka

by

Omuta High School Judo Program: Preparing for the Kinshuku Tournament The Kinshuku High School Judo Tournament, a premier annual event in the Japanese youth sports calendar, returns to Fukuoka this month. Organized by the Kyushu Judo Association and the Nishinippon Shimbun, the tournament will be held from July 22 to 24 at the Teriha Sekisui … Read more

2026 Kinjaku Flag High School Judo Tournament & Gyoryu Flag High School Kendo Tournament | July 8, 2026

by

Japan’s Most Grueling High School Tournaments: The Golden Eagle and Jade Dragon Flags Face New Chapter Japan’s high school judo and kendo communities are preparing for a pivotal moment as the 2026 Kin’gyūki (Golden Eagle Flag) Judo Championships and Tatsuryūki (Jade Dragon Flag) Kendo Championships approach, with former national champion Kano Takemasa named as a … Read more

Judo Grand Prix Qingdao Day 1 Live: Abe Ichi San (Park24) vs. Olympic Double Gold Medalist in Men’s 66kg – Full Results & Highlights

by

Abel Iliev Wins Judo Grand Prix Qingdao as Olympic Champion Dominates 66kg Final By Daniel Richardson | Qingdao, China | October 26, 2024 Olympic judo champion Abel Iliev (Park24) won his opening match at the Qingdao Grand Prix on Friday, defeating Japan’s Katsuhiko Kono in straight falls to extend his dominance in the 66kg division. … Read more

All-Japan Industrial Judo Championships: Women’s Division Results and Highlights

by

The Komatsu Judo Team secured the women’s team title at the All-Japan Corporate Judo Championships for the seventh consecutive year, marking a dominant performance in the first day of the tournament on April 13 at the Athlete Town Endo Arena in Miyazaki Prefecture, according to a Judo Japan press release. What Happened in the Women’s … Read more

Iizuka International Wheelchair Tennis Tournament 2024: Imperial Cup & Empress Cup Highlights – 42nd Edition in Fukuoka, Japan

by

The Iizuka International Wheelchair Tennis Tournament, a cornerstone event on the global para-sports calendar, successfully concluded its 42nd edition this past April in Iizuka, Fukuoka Prefecture. Held under the prestigious banners of the Emperor’s Cup and Empress’s Cup, the tournament once again highlighted the intersection of elite athletic performance and deep-rooted community support. For those … Read more

Omuta High School Wins 7th Consecutive Fukuoka Judo Title for Inter-High School Championship Qualification

by

Omuta and Keiai Secure National Championship Berths at Fukuoka Judo Prefectural Qualifiers The road to the national stage became significantly clearer this Saturday as the Fukuoka Prefectural qualifiers for the All Japan High School Athletic Tournament—commonly known as the Inter-High—concluded at the Fukuoka Budokan. In a display of tactical precision and physical dominance, Omuta High … Read more

Nagasaki High School Baseball Tournament Results: 2026 Regional Qualifiers (May 22) – Match Scores & Updates

by

Nagasaki High School Baseball Regional Qualifiers: Dominant Runs and Late Drama Define Playoff Paths May 23, 2026 • 12:45 UTC+9 By Daniel Richardson, Editor-in-Chief NAGASAKI, Japan — The second annual Nagasaki Prefectural High School Baseball Tournament regional qualifiers delivered a mix of dominant performances and late-game drama as 52 teams from 46 schools battled across … Read more

ITF Kurume City International Women’s Tennis 2026 Concludes in Fukuoka, Japan

by

Top Seed Swan Captures Maiden Title at Kurume City International Women’s Tennis 2026 KURUME, Japan — Top seed Swan has secured her first professional title at the Kurume City International Women’s Tennis 2026, capping off a dominant run on the final day of competition, Sunday, May 17. The victory marks a significant milestone for the … Read more

Fukuoka International Women’s Tennis 2026: ITF Women’s World Tour Kicks Off in Japan

by

Saigo and Nishimoto Charge Into Quarterfinals at W35 Fukuoka 2026 FUKUOKA, Japan — The home crowd has plenty to cheer for as the 2026 W35 Fukuoka tournament enters its decisive final stages. Following a series of hard-fought matches, Japanese standouts Saigo and Nishimoto have officially secured their places in the quarterfinals, keeping the local hope … Read more