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Men's Individual Round 1 Court 3 Section18Match

Win by one ippon — Miura(三浦) wins

📅 August 2–5, 2026 📍 Lotto Arena Nara

The first round of the men's individual event at the 73rd National High School Kendo Tournament took place, with Miura(三浦) (red) and Yamato(大和) (white) facing off. They fought through the regulation time of 4 minutes and 0 seconds, and the match was decided by a difference of one ippon. Miura scored a men within the regulation time for the first ippon, and the winner was Miura.

Matchup

  • Red Miura(三浦 歩) / Akita Sho(秋田商) / Akita3rd Year 3rd dan
    Akitashogyo 3rd year, Sandan. One of the core players of this tournament, participating with a 2nd place finish in the Tohoku individual competition. Akitashogyo has won the Koryo Cup and the Kaiseiki Tohoku Tournament this season.
  • White Yamato Maresuke(大和 希輔) / Johoku(城北) / Tokushima3rd Year 3rd dan
    Johoku 3rd year, Sandan. A skilled practitioner who placed 3rd in the men's team event and was the runner-up in the men's individual event at the Shikoku tournament. Johoku is active with the goal of "balancing academics and athletics."

Highlights

Miura(三浦) scored a men within the time limit, taking the lead.

It became a tense development with Miura(三浦) fighting to protect a one-ippon lead and Yamato(大和) chasing after.

A battle for a single ippon continued until the full 4-minute regulation time elapsed.

Live commentary video

Valid strike

#SituationRed and WhitePlayersTechnique
1Within the time limitRedMiura(三浦)Men
Conclusion
Win by one ippon
Match time
4:00
Winner
Miura(三浦)(Red)
Foul
大和 希輔Posted on the board (it is not clear from the flash report when the foul occurred)

Text Commentary

Commentary
剣持 翔
73rd National High School Kendo Championships, Men's Individual first round. Court 3, Match 18.
Commentary
剣持 翔
It became a tense development, defending a single ippon until the very end of the regulation time.
Commentary
剣持 翔
Red is Akitashogyo's Miura(三浦), white is Johoku's Yamato(大和). Both are 3rd-year sandan.
Explanation
堂島 厳
The match starts with a very tense atmosphere, as both sides vie for the initiative.
Commentary
剣持 翔
Oh, he moved! Miura(三浦) in red, a sharp strike! Men is scored!
Explanation
堂島 厳
That was a clean men. With this, Miura(三浦) takes a one-ippon lead.
Commentary
剣持 翔
Yamato(大和) from Johoku attacks aggressively against Miura(三浦), who leads by one ippon.
Explanation
堂島 厳
Yamato(大和) is attacking aggressively looking for a comeback, but Miura(三浦) is holding their ground.
Commentary
剣持 翔
There is very little time left in the match. Miura(三浦) is fighting desperately to protect his ippon!
Explanation
堂島 厳
It all comes down to concentration. Miura(三浦) is controlling the distance well.
Commentary
剣持 翔
The intense back-and-forth continues, but Yamato(大和) cannot get a second ippon!
Commentary
剣持 翔
The regulation time of 4 minutes 0 seconds has elapsed. The match is over!
Explanation
堂島 厳
The tenacity of Miura(三浦), who stayed focused until the end and maintained a one-ippon lead, was impressive.
Commentary
剣持 翔
With one ippon men, Akitashogyo's Miura(三浦) defeated Johoku's Yamato(大和).
Commentary
剣持 翔
Player Miura(三浦) successfully defended a one-ippon lead to advance. It was a wonderful match!

To both players

Applause for Miura(三浦), who held onto their ippon to achieve a brilliant victory. We also commend the fighting spirit of Yamato(大和), who fought until the end without giving up. We look forward to the further growth of both players.

Akita Sho(秋田商)

Official name
秋田市立秋田商業高等学校
Reading
Akita Sho
Division/Category of Establishment
Akita City (Coeducational)
Location
Akita Prefecture Akita City Araya Katto 1-1-1
History
In July 1919 (Taisho 8), the Akita City Council resolved to establish 秋田市商業学校 to commemorate the 30th anniversary of the city’s founding. Approval for its establishment was granted in 1920 (Taisho 9), and it opened on April 25th of the same year. It was renamed to its current name in 1961. It is the oldest commercial high school in Akita.
School motto/philosophy
School motto: "Gratitude, Diligence, and Training." Based on the spirit of the "Three Principles of the School Motto" established in April 1920 by the first principal, Yoshisuke Kuronuma, it was revised to its current form in April 2002 to commemorate the school's 80th anniversary.
Department.
The Commercial Department (Accounting Course, Distribution Economics Course, Information Course). As of April 1, 2024, the total enrollment is 622 students.
Kendo Club
Won the Inter-High boys' team event in 1958 (5th, Akita), runner-up in 1954 (1st, Tochigi), 1959 (6th, Kumamoto), and 2021 (68th, 石川). In the boys' individual event, 山田薫 won in 1993, and 加藤峻一郎 was runner-up in 2012. In the 15th Koryo Cup National Selected Kendo Tournament in April 2026, they won the boys' team event (final 1-0 Goshogawara Daiichi). This season, they also won the Kaiseiki and the Tohoku tournament. This tournament centers around Taisho 小野翔 and 三浦歩, who placed 2nd in the Tohoku individual event.
Notes
Commonly known as "Akisho". The Inter-High men's team consecutive victories of 1967 and 1968 were also at Akita High School in Akita Prefecture, a school separate from Akitashogyo business.

Johoku(城北)

Official name
徳島県立城北高等学校
Reading
Johoku
Division/Category of Establishment
Tokushima Prefectural High School (co-educational). Credit-based system.
Location
13-6 Kitamiyacho, 4-chome, Tokushima City, Tokushima Prefecture.
History
Established in 1941 (Showa 16) as “Tokushima Prefectural Ijo Junior High School.” A new system junior high school was established alongside it with the school system reform of 1947, and in 1948 it was reorganized into “Tokushima Prefectural Tokushima Second High School” (a boys' school). In 1949, it was renamed “Tokushima Prefectural Johoku High School” and began coeducation, becoming “Tokushima Prefectural Johoku High School” in 1956. The comprehensive selection system was abolished and transitioned to a credit system in 2004. It celebrated its 70th anniversary in 2011.
School motto/philosophy
School motto: "Where there's a will, there's a way" (established May 1966)
Department.
Full-time course, General Studies and Science courses.
Kendo Club
Aiming for "academic and martial arts balance" in activities. Practice matches are held 1-2 times a month with teams from inside and outside the prefecture, and training sessions are also conducted at the Tokushima Prefectural Police Mobile Force. Competitive goals are to place in the National and Shikoku Tournaments. In fiscal year 2026, the men's A team won the Yamaya Flag Tournament in April, the men's team won the Chairman's Cup Tournament, the men's team and individual won and were runner-up at the Tokushima Prefectural High School General Sports Festival in June, and the men's team finished 3rd and the men's individual was runner-up at the Shikoku High School Kendo Championships. In the combined article of Let's Kendo, it is introduced as "[Johoku](Tokushima), which reached the semifinals of the Shikoku Tournament."
Notes
This tournament featured participation in both the men’s team and men’s individual events. This school is distinct from other schools with the same name in prefectures such as Kanagawa and Saitama.
Source: 73rd All Japan High School Kendo Tournament Official Website "Tournament Bulletin" (Match Results / Tournament Bracket)
https://inhigh.kendotaikai.jp/大会速報↗
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