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Men's team. Round 1 Section7Match

Victory: Tokaidaiurayasu(東海大浦安)|Hiroshimaminami(広島皆実) × Tokaidaiurayasu(東海大浦安)

📅 August 3–6, 2023 📍 Yotsuba Arena Tokachi

Matchup

Schoolnumber of winspoints
Red Hiroshimaminami(広島皆実)(Hiroshima)12
White Tokaidaiurayasu(東海大浦安)(千葉)12

The number of wins and points were tied, and the match was decided by a deciding match.

Senpo Inoe(井上) × 津茂谷

White 津茂谷 Win by ippon/WhiteDo/4分0秒/Foul White1

Commentary:In the first round of the boys' team event, 平川 from Seisa and 友澤 from Nitta face off in the Senpo match.

Explanation:Let's keep an eye on them.

Commentary:The match begins, and Hirakawa in red scores a men. First ippon.

Explanation:That was a sharp men.

Commentary:Furthermore, 平川 in red scored a men strike, taking the second ippon.

Explanation:Both points were men, and they pressed the attack all at once.

Commentary:At 3 minutes 33 seconds, 平川 in red won, bringing 1 win to the team.

To both players

Applause for the full-power exchange between 平川 and 友澤.

Praise to the two who showed a fight without compromise.

Jiho Miyata(宮田) × Matsuwa(松和)

Draw/WhiteDo・RedKote/4分0秒

Commentary:Boys' team first round, 吉本 of Seisa and 白戸 of Nitta. This is the Jiho match.

Explanation:The match began quietly for both sides.

Commentary:Whoa, Shirato in white scored a do!

Explanation:That was a sharp strike.

Commentary:The match time was 4 minutes 0 seconds. 白戸 in white won by ippon, bringing 1 win to the team.

To both players

It was a wonderful match where 吉本 and 白戸 both gave their absolute all.

Please continue to strive for even greater heights on your next stage.

Chuken Shimoda(下田) × Yamaguchi(山口)

Draw/No valid strikes/4分0秒

Commentary:Men's team first round, the Chuken match between Seisa's 田口 and Nitta's 魚見.

Explanation:Neither side shows an opening, and the tense offensive and defensive struggle continues without any valid strikes.

Commentary:They fought for the full 4 minutes and 0 seconds, and the result was a draw.

To both players

I applaud the efforts of both 田口 and 魚見, who fought aggressively until the very end.

Applause for 田口 and 魚見, who both showed a relentless fighting spirit.

Fukusho Yamamoto(山本) × Fujioka(藤岡)

Red Yamamoto(山本) Win by ippon/RedTsuki/4分0秒

Commentary:Men's team first round, Seisa's 中島 and Nitta's 馬木. This is the Fukusho match.

Explanation:Neither side shows any opening, and a tense exchange continues with no valid strikes.

Commentary:They fought for the full 4 minutes and 0 seconds, and the result was a draw.

To both players

Nakajima and 馬木 fought aggressively until the very end.

Applause for the fierce fighting spirit of both sides.

Taisho Kawakami(川上) × Abe(阿部)

Draw/No valid strikes/4分0秒

Commentary:Men's team first round, it is the Taisho match between 松村 of Seisa and 砂嶽 of Nitta.

Explanation:Neither side shows an opening, and the tense offensive and defensive struggle continues without any valid strikes.

Commentary:They fought for the full 4 minutes and 0 seconds, and the result was a draw.

To both players

Applause for the brave efforts of both 松村 and 砂嶽, who fought aggressively until the very end!

Give a passionate cheer for 松村 and Sunadake, who both showed a fight where neither would give in!

deciding match Kawakami(川上) × Abe(阿部)

White Abe(阿部) Win by ippon/WhiteDo/0分3秒

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Results

Commentary:Men's team first round, Seisa vs Nitta. Seisa is 平川, 吉本, 田口, 中島, 松村.

Explanation:Nitta consists of 友澤, 白戸, 魚見, 馬木, and 砂嶽.

Commentary:In the Senpo match, Seisa's 平川 scored two consecutive men strikes and won.

Explanation:It was a promising start.

Commentary:In the Jiho match, Nitta's 白戸 scored a do and won by ippon.

Explanation:Nitta has caught up here.

Commentary:Chuken's 田口 and 魚見 tied.

Explanation:The match continues to be very closely contested.

Commentary:Fukusho 中島 and 馬木 also drew.

Explanation:Everything comes down to the Taisho match.

Commentary:Taisho 松村 and 砂嶽 also ended in a draw.

Explanation:It was a fierce battle, with 3 out of 5 matches ending in a draw.

Commentary:Number of wins: Seisa 1, Nitta 1. Points: Seisa 2 ippon, Nitta 1 ippon.

Explanation:Seisa took the lead in points.

Commentary:Seisa won.

To both schools and all players

It was a wonderful match between Seisa and Nitta, where both fought with great determination.

I send my heartfelt applause to all the players for their all-out strikes.

Hiroshimaminami(広島皆実)

Official name
広島県立広島皆実高等学校
Reading
Hiroshimaminami
Division/Category of Establishment
Hiroshima Prefectural (Co-educational)
Location
Hiroshima City, Hiroshima Prefecture.
History
Founded in 1901 (Meiji 34) as “広島県立広島高等女学校,” the school celebrated its 110th anniversary in 2011. In 1953, the industrial course separated to become 広島県広島工業高等学校, and in the same year, the current school emblem (laurel leaves and snowflakes) was established.
School motto/philosophy
School motto: "Diligence, vigor, responsibility, and freedom." The school's educational goal is "to foster young people who are healthy in both mind and body, possess high intellect, rich emotionality, and strong will."
Department.
General studies, nursing, and physical education.
Kendo Club
A sports club with a history of qualifying for national tournaments. They placed third in the men’s team event at the 5th All Japan High School Kendo Selection Tournament in 1996, and third in the women’s team event at the 66th Inter-High in 2019. This year, they will participate as the Hiroshima Prefecture representative in the men’s team event, having finished third at the China Regional Tournament.
Notes
"Minami" is read as "皆実". The soccer club was founded in 1949 and won its first championship at the 87th All Japan High School Soccer Tournament in 2008, marking the 60th anniversary of its founding.

Tokaidaiurayasu(東海大浦安)

Official name
東海大学付属浦安高等学校
Reading
Tokaidaiurayasu
Division/Category of Establishment
Private coeducational school. It is affiliated with Tokai University and incorporates Tokai University Futsuuka Junior High School.
Location
Chiba Prefecture, Urayasu City.
History
Founded in 1915 as Meikyo Middle School by the Meikyo Educational Society. Following the postwar educational reform of 1948, it was absorbed into Tokai University in 1955 and relocated to Urayasu, Chiba Prefecture in 1975, becoming the school known today.
School motto/philosophy
The founding spirit of Tokai University: “Cultivate your thoughts in your youth,” “Nurture your body in your youth,” “Hone your intellect in your youth,” and “Connect your hopes to the stars in your youth.”
Department.
General studies (including science classes)
Kendo Club
In 1995 (the 4th time), the team won the championship in the All Japan High School Kendo Selection Tournament for boys. The school's official website reports that the high school kendo club participated in the Kanto Tournament in spring 2026. This tournament features participation in the girls' team and girls' individual events, with 松和杏芽 (2nd year, 3rd dan) and 鈴木宥凜 (1st year, 2nd dan) competing in the girls' individual event.
Notes
The official name is “Tokai University Futsu High School” (using “fuzoku” rather than “fukuzoku”).
Source: 70th National High School Kendo Championship Official "Tournament Bulletin" (Match Results / Tournament Bracket) https://inhigh.kendotaikai.jp/大会速報↗ Quick report of this match↗