At the 2024 Inter-High School Championships held in the Kinki region, judoka Shizuku Shibata of Noshiro High School and Chiharu Ito of Kanatoku Agricultural High School both exited the women’s individual competition in the second round on August 9, according to tournament brackets and reporting from 47NEWS. Second-Round Exits in Kinki Regional Competition Competing in … Read more
Hinata Tennis Park Secures Official JOC Designation At the Hinata Tennis Park in Miyazaki City, the Japan Olympic Committee officially designated the prefectural facility as an official competition-specific training center, marking a significant step for regional athletic development. The JOC formally recognized the facility—commonly known as the prefectural tennis courts—during an unveiling ceremony held on … Read more
Hiroshima prefecture’s latest regional sports records and competitive updates highlight active local participation across multiple disciplines, according to regional sports reporting published on July 30. Local athletics, martial arts schedules, and youth tournament results form the core of the newly updated administrative records for Hiroshima’s athletic community. Hiroshima Regional Sports Updates and Competitive Schedules The … Read more
Ryoma Saito of Onahama First High School claimed the 50kg division title at the Fukushima Prefectural Middle School Athletic Meet (Kenchu-tai) judo competition, held at the NCV Fukushima Arena in Fukushima City. Saito secured first place in the boys’ individual category, followed by Ryuko Hashimoto of Moriyama in second, while Takehiro Sato (Sakashita) and Daichi … Read more
Nagasaki Nichidai High School exited the Kinashi High School Judo Tournament on August 24 following a loss in the fifth round of the men’s competition. The team, composed primarily of first- and second-year students, served as the sole representative for Nagasaki Prefecture to reach the final stages of the tournament held at the Teruha Sekisui … Read more
Student-athletes from Ten’ei Junior High School gathered at the Ten’ei Village Hall on July 22 for an official send-off ceremony before competing in the Tohoku Junior High School Tennis Championships and the Tohoku Junior High School Athletics Meet. The event served as a formal encouragement gathering where athletes pledged to perform at their peak during … Read more
New Japan Pro-Wrestling (NJPW) has partnered with Karatsu City for a second consecutive year to produce a promotional campaign for the city’s furusato nozei (hometown tax) donation program. The initiative, which features a 2021 Tokyo Olympics judo men’s 100kg category athlete, includes promotional footage shot on location in Karatsu. NJPW and Karatsu City deepen local … Read more
The Kenpoku Sports Association Judo Tournament, held June 28 at the NCV Fukushima Arena in Fukushima City, showcased regional talent across multiple youth and junior high school divisions. The event served as a focal point for local judo development, drawing participants from across the prefecture to compete in both team and individual categories. Tournament Results … Read more
The Kumamoto Nichinichi Shimbun has awarded the 76th Kumamoto Nichi-nichi Shimbun Prize to photojournalist Shisei Kuwabara, honoring his contributions to society, culture, and regional development. The awards ceremony, a long-standing tradition in Kumamoto Prefecture, recognizes individuals whose professional excellence has brought distinction to the region and impacted the national consciousness. Shisei Kuwabara: Documenting the Minamata … Read more
World Judo Champion Opens Doors for Beginners: How to Join Tadahiro Nomura’s ‘Fun to Judo’ Workshop in Nara By Daniel Richardson | Archysport Published June 2024 A three-time Olympic judo champion is inviting beginners to experience the sport’s fundamentals in a relaxed, hands-on workshop in Nara, Japan. Tadahiro Nomura, the only man to win three … Read more