Victory: Iwatahigashi（磐田東）｜Sano Nichidai（佐野日大） × Iwatahigashi（磐田東）
Matchup
| School | number of wins | points |
|---|---|---|
| Red Sano Nichidai（佐野日大）（Tochigi） | 0 | 1 |
| White Iwatahigashi（磐田東）（Shizuoka） ○ | 3 | 5 |
Senpo Shimomura（下村） × Matsuki（松木）
Commentary：In the first round of the boys' team event, 金井 from Kyushugakuin and 荒木 from Shimabara face off in the Senpo match.
Explanation：Both players have been recorded with one foul each.
Commentary：At 4 minutes and 0 seconds from the start of the match, 荒木 in white scored a kote.
Explanation：That was a splendid ippon.
Commentary：Araki of Shimabara won by ippon, bringing 1 win to the team.
To both players
Kanai's attitude of never giving up until the end was wonderful.
Araki scored a sharp strike to secure the victory.
Jiho Kawasaki（川﨑） × 増尾
Commentary：Men's team first round, the Jiho match between Kyushugakuin's 元井 and Shimabara's 立川.
Explanation：Neither side shows an opening, and the tense offensive and defensive struggle continues without any valid strikes.
Commentary：A foul was recorded against Tachikawa in white, but the match continues.
Explanation：Both sides continued to attack until the end, and neither scored a valid strike.
Commentary：They fought for the full 4 minutes and 0 seconds, and the result was a draw.
To both players
Applause for both 元井 and 立川, who fought aggressively until the very end.
It was a wonderful match where both sides fought with great determination.
Chuken Fujita（藤田） × 寺田
Commentary：Men's team first round, Chuken match between Kyushugakuin and Shimabara. Red is 辻本, white is 長尾.
Explanation：It has become a match to watch.
Commentary：Match start. Red's 辻本, a do has been scored!
Explanation：That was a splendid do strike.
Commentary：Match time 4 minutes 0 seconds. 辻本 of Kyushugakuin won by ippon, bringing 1 win to the team.
To both players
Tsujimoto showed an intense offensive and defensive struggle; it was a wonderful ippon.
Applause for 長尾, who fought bravely until the very end.
Fukusho Suzuki（鈴木） × Ishida（石田）
Commentary：Men's team first round, the Fukusho match between Kyushugakuin's 落合 and Shimabara's 寺川.
Explanation：Neither side is showing any openings, and the tense offensive and defensive struggle continues without any valid strikes.
Commentary：A foul was recorded once against Ochiai of the red team, but the intense exchange of attacks continues.
Explanation：Both fought aggressively until the end, fighting through the full 4 minutes and 0 seconds.
Commentary：The result was a draw.
To both players
Applause for 落合 and 寺川 for their passionate fight, attacking until the very end.
I express my heartfelt respect for the proud clash between the two.
Taisho Okawara（大河原） × 藤雄
Commentary：Men's team first round, this is the Taisho match between 石橋 of Kyushugakuin and 三木 of Shimabara.
Explanation：Neither side is showing any openings, and the tense offensive and defensive struggle continues without any valid strikes.
Commentary：A penalty was recorded once against the white 三木, but the intense offensive and defensive struggle continues.
Explanation：Both sides attacked until the end, but there were no 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 fighting spirit of both 石橋 and 三木, who attacked relentlessly until the very end.
Send your passionate cheers to 石橋 and 三木, who both showed a refusal to back down.
Results
Commentary：Men's team first round, Kyushugakuin vs Shimabara. In the Senpo match, 荒木 from Shimabara won by ippon with a kote strike.
Explanation：It was a promising start.
Commentary：Jiho, Kyushugakuin 元井 and Shimabara 立川 ended in a draw.
Explanation：Neither side gave way, and the match remained evenly contested.
Commentary：For Chuken, Kyushugakuin's 辻本 scored a do and won by ippon. The battle between the two schools, including 金井 and 長尾, becomes intense.
Explanation：Kyushugakuin has caught up.
Commentary：Fukusho 落合 and 寺川, as well as Taisho 石橋 and 三木, all ended in draws.
Explanation：It is a very intense match, with 3 out of 5 bouts ending in a draw.
Commentary：Both the number of wins and points are tied at 1 win and 1 ippon, leading to a deciding match.
Explanation：The match will be decided here.
Commentary：In the deciding match, 三木 from Shimabara scored a men. Shimabara won at 1 minute 30 seconds.
To both schools and all players
Respect to both schools, Kyushugakuin and Shimabara, for their fierce battle where neither would give in.
I send my heartfelt applause to all the players for giving their absolute best in every strike.
Sanonichidai（佐野日大）
- Official name
- 佐野日本大学高等学校
- Reading
- Sanonichidai
- Division/Category of Establishment
- Private (School Corporation Sano Nihon University Gakuen). Nihon University’s affiliated high school.
- Location
- 2555 Ishizuka-machi, Sano City, Tochigi Prefecture.
- History
- On May 1, 1964, Sano Nihon University High School (General Course) was founded alongside the establishment of the Sano Gakuen Educational Foundation.
- School motto/philosophy
- The school motto is "Independent Creation," "Harmony of Literary and Martial Arts," and "Walking with Teacher and Student."
- Department.
- General Studies (Special Advancement Course α Class, Special Advancement Course, Super Advancement Course, Advancement Course)
- Kendo Club
- In the 64th All Japan High School Kendo Tournament (Inter-High) of 2017, the men's team placed 3rd (final 4). Introduced as "Kantō champions" in kendo media, they are one of the strongest men's teams in the Kantō region. They won the men's team event at the Japan University Sports Tournament (High School Division) Kendo Tournament in August 2025. In this tournament, in addition to the men's team event, 大河原靖太 and 川崎泰知 (both 3rd year, 3rd dan) will participate in the men's individual event.
- Notes
- The abbreviation is "Sano Nichidai". The school occupies both of Tochigi Prefecture's individual slots for boys.
Iwatahigashi（磐田東）
- Official name
- 磐田東高等学校(磐田東中学校・高等学校)
- Reading
- Iwatahigashi
- Division/Category of Establishment
- Private coeducational school. It began accepting male students in 1984 as an attached middle and high school.
- Location
- 180-5 Mitake, Iwata City, Shizuoka Prefecture.
- History
- In 1959, the high school was established. In 2003, the junior high school was established, and now provides a unified middle and high school education.
- School motto/philosophy
- The school motto is "The Way of the Mean." It originates from the Chinese classic *Doctrine of the Mean*, where "中" (chu) signifies correctness and impartiality, and "庸" (yo) represents constancy and unwavering principles.
- Department.
- General Studies (Special Selection Course, Comprehensive University Entrance Course, Future Exploration Course)
- Kendo Club
- They won the boys' team event at the 72nd All Japan High School Kendo Tournament (Hiroshima) in 2025, achieving the school's first Inter-High victory. They are not participating in the boys' team event in this tournament, as Hamana is the representative for the boys' team from Shizuoka Prefecture. According to the school's Notion page, this is because they lost to Hamana in the Shizuoka Prefecture qualifying final; therefore, they will participate in the girls' team, boys' individual (冨樫遵乃介), and girls' individual (田中萌心) events in this tournament. The school is also prestigious for soccer, having produced players such as 伊藤 Hiroki (FC Bayern Munich).
- Notes
- The previous tournament’s men’s team champions, but this tournament they are participating in the women’s team event and both the men’s and women’s individual events.