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The cultural production of storytelling under extraordinary social conditions finds a unique focus in Kazuhisa Nakashima’s dictated work, Tabigekuki Ukifusagatari. Documenting theatrical performances staged inside blockaded university campuses, this ongoing series captures a turbulent chapter of modern Japanese social history through the lens of itinerant performance art. Inside the Barricaded Campuses of Kazuhisa Nakashima’s Dictated … Read more

Japanese judoka Uta Sone has formally expressed her total commitment to securing a third world title ahead of the upcoming international competition, outlining her training focus during a recent send-off event hosted in her honor. According to Japanese news reports covering the send-off ceremony, the Tokyo 2020 Olympic champion in the women’s 78-kilogram-plus division—competing for … Read more

At the Wakayama Big Whale arena in Wakayama, judoka Ryunosuke Koga of Nanchiku High School in Fukuoka Prefecture secured his second consecutive national high school title in the men’s 60-kilogram division at the All Japan High School Championships. Koga’s victory capped a dominant tournament run on the tatami, cementing his status as one of the … Read more

Kinshuki High School Judo Tournament Opens in Fukuoka: Saga Commercial and Saga Kita Advance The prestigious Kinshuki High School Judo Tournament, co-organized by the Kyushu Judo Association and the Nishinippon Shimbun, officially commenced on July 22 at the Teruha Sekisui House Arena in Higashi-ku, Fukuoka. The opening day of the tournament saw intense competition across … Read more

The 2026 Kinashi High School Judo Tournament began on January 22 at the Teruha Sekisui House Arena in Fukuoka City, featuring 462 teams across men’s and women’s divisions. The competition uses a “nuki-shobu” (knockout) format to determine the national champion, with the captain of Fuji Gakuen leading the athlete’s oath by pledging to compete “fair … Read more

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

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

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