Men's Individual Round 1 Court 3 Section21Match

Encho 2 (extension) — Miyake（三宅） wins

📅 August 2–5, 2026 📍 Lotto Arena Nara

The match was decided by a winning point in Encho 2, as neither side scored a valid strike during the regulation time or Encho 1. The match lasted 8 minutes and 23 seconds, with Miyake（三宅） in red winning by scoring a men.

Matchup

Red Miyake Teppei（三宅哲平） / Numata（沼田） / Hiroshima3rd Year 2nd dan
Numata's Miyake（三宅） is a 3rd year 2nd dan.
White Hamada Atsuki（濱田凉輝） / Kokoku（興國） / Osaka3rd Year 3rd dan
Kokoku's Hamada（濱田） is a 3rd year Sandan.

Highlights

A tense development with no valid strikes from the regulation time through Encho 1.

A steady exchange of offense and defense lasting 8 minutes and 23 seconds

The winning point where Miyake（三宅） struck the men in Encho 2

Live commentary video

Valid strike

#	Situation	Red and White	Players	Technique
1	Encho 2	Red	Miyake（三宅）	Men

Conclusion: Encho 2
Match time: 8:23
Winner: Miyake（三宅）（Red）
Foul: No record

Text Commentary

Commentary
剣持翔

Court 3, Match 21. Miyake（三宅） from Numata, Hamada（濱田） from Kokoku. This is a match where steady offense and defense are expected.

Explanation
堂島厳

Both sides are leaving no openings, and it begins with a very tense tachiai.

Commentary
剣持翔

Both show sharp strikes within the time limit, but there are no valid points.

Explanation
堂島厳

Neither side is breaking, and the match continues with both cautiously waiting for an opportunity.

Commentary
剣持翔

0-0. The match will now proceed to encho.

Explanation
堂島厳

From here on, it will be a battle of mental strength and concentration.

Commentary
剣持翔

It has entered Encho 1. A fierce battle unfolds, but no valid strike is landed here either.

Explanation
堂島厳

They are gauging each other's distance, and a tension fills the air as neither wants to miss a single moment of vulnerability.

Commentary
剣持翔

Then came Encho 2. Miyake（三宅） stepped in! Men!

Explanation
堂島厳

That was a splendid men. It was executed perfectly.

Commentary
剣持翔

The winning point was scored in Encho 2. Match time: 8 minutes 23 seconds.

Explanation
堂島厳

Miyake（三宅） stayed focused until the very end and secured a brilliant victory.

Commentary
剣持翔

Miyake（三宅）, ippon with a men strike. Victory!

Explanation
堂島厳

With a very solid fighting style, the performance was deserving of advancing.

Commentary
剣持翔

Miyake（三宅） of Numata defeated Hamada（濱田） of Kokoku and advances to the next match!

To both players

Miyake（三宅）, a splendid victory. Hamada（濱田） also fought hard and never gave up until the end. I commend the efforts of both players.

Numata（沼田）

Official name: 群馬県立沼田高等学校
Reading: Numata
Division/Category of Establishment: Public (Gunma Prefecture)
Location: 1510 Nishihara Shinmachi, Numata City, Gunma Prefecture
History: Opened in April 1897 as the Tone Branch of Gunma Prefecture Ordinary Middle School. It became independent as Gunma Prefectural Numata Middle School in 1912, and was renamed Gunma Prefectural Numata High School during the educational system reforms of 1948. In April 2025, it merged with Gunma Prefectural Numata Girls' High School to become coeducational.
School motto/philosophy: School Motto: "Enterprise and Diligence," "Harmony and Cooperation," "Sincerity and Fortitude"
Department.: Full-time Course General Studies (General Course / Humanities and Sciences Inquiry Course), Part-time Course General Studies
Kendo Club: In the 2026 men's individual competition, 金子成 (3rd year, 3rd dan) will participate.
Notes: History, school motto, and location are to be investigated (TODO).

Source: https://ja.wikipedia.org/wiki/群馬県立沼田高等学校↗

Kokoku（興國）

Official name: 興國高等学校
Reading: Kokoku
Division/Category of Establishment: Private (Educational Corporation Kokoku Gakuen). Boys' school
Location: 1-4-26 Teradacho, Tennoji-ku, Osaka-shi, Osaka
History: Opened in March 1926 as Kokoku Commercial School. In April 1948, following the educational system reform, it became Kokoku Commercial High School, and in June 1961, it was renamed Kokoku High School. It became coeducational in 1964, but transitioned back to a boys' school in 1978.
Department.: General Course (Super Advance / Premium Advance / Athlete Advance / Career Try / Academia), IT Business Course
Kendo Club: Won the 76th Osaka Prefecture High School Commercial Education Association Athletic Meet Kendo Tournament (August 2025) for the third consecutive year.
Notes: History, school motto, and location are to be investigated (TODO).

Source: https://ja.wikipedia.org/wiki/興國高等学校↗ https://kokoku.ed.jp/news/【剣道部】/↗ (学校公式・剣道部)

Source: 73rd All Japan High School Kendo Tournament Official Website "Tournament Bulletin" (Match Results / Tournament Bracket)
https://inhigh.kendotaikai.jp/大会速報↗
Only facts recorded in the logs (matches, valid strikes and their order, outcomes, match duration, and presence of fouls) are listed. The play-by-play and commentary are AI-generated content.