Win by two ippon — Togashi（冨樫） wins
The first round of the men's individual event at the 73rd All Japan High School Kendo Tournament was held, and Togashi（冨樫） defeated Kozuka（小塚）. The match was decided in a short time of 0 minutes and 23 seconds. Togashi scored two ippon, first with a do and then a men, within the time limit to secure the victory.
Matchup
- Red Togashi Junnosuke（冨樫 遵乃介） / Iwata Higashi（磐田東） / Shizuoka3rd Year 3rd danA 3rd-year sandan from Iwata Higashi. Iwata Higashi is a private combined junior and senior high school that won the boys' team championship at the 72nd National High School Kendo Tournament in 2025.
- White Kozuka Masayoshi（小塚 聖由） / Kotohira（琴平） / Kagawa3rd Year 3rd dan3rd-year Sandan of Kotohira.
Highlights
A lightning-fast match decided in just 23 seconds.
An overwhelming offensive, scoring two ippon without allowing a single one to the opponent.
A one-sided rapid attack, connecting from do to men.
Live commentary video
Valid strike
| # | Situation | Red and White | Players | Technique |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Within the time limit | Red | Togashi（冨樫） | Do |
| 2 | Within the time limit | Red | Togashi（冨樫） | Men |
- Conclusion
- Win by two ippon
- Match time
- 0:23
- Winner
- Togashi（冨樫）（Red）
- Foul
- No record
Text Commentary
Commentary
剣持 翔
剣持 翔
Court 4, Match 32. Togashi（冨樫） of Iwata Higashi vs. Kozuka（小塚） of Kotohira.
Explanation
堂島 厳
堂島 厳
The focus is on Togashi（冨樫）'s rapid attacks. To what extent can they dominate?
Commentary
剣持 翔
剣持 翔
Match start! It's an immediate, intense exchange of attacks!
Commentary
剣持 翔
剣持 翔
Oh, he got it! Red, Togashi（冨樫） with a do! First ippon!
Explanation
堂島 厳
堂島 厳
That was a sharp, decisive step-in.
Commentary
剣持 翔
剣持 翔
Togashi（冨樫） is pressing the attack! Men! A point with Men!
Explanation
堂島 厳
堂島 厳
It was a perfect men. That wrapped up the match in one go.
Commentary
剣持 翔
剣持 翔
Only 0 minutes and 23 seconds! Two ippon were scored within the time limit!
Explanation
堂島 厳
堂島 厳
An overwhelming, one-sided rapid attack. A brilliant way to win.
Commentary
剣持 翔
剣持 翔
Winner, Red, Iwata Higashi's Togashi（冨樫）! A lightning-fast victory!
To both players
Congratulations to Togashi（冨樫） on a brilliant victory with a swift attack. We also praise the fighting spirit of Kozuka（小塚）, who gave their all on the national stage. We look forward to the further growth of both players.
Iwata Higashi（磐田東）
- Official name
- 磐田東高等学校(磐田東中学校・高等学校)
- Reading
- Iwata Higashi
- 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.
Kotohira（琴平）
- Official name
- 琴平高等学校
- Reading
- Kotohira
- Division/Category of Establishment
- Public (Kagawa Prefecture)
- Location
- 142-2 Kotohira Town, Nakatado District, Kagawa Prefecture
- History
- Opened in 1937 as Kagawa Prefecture Kotohira Practical Arts Higher Girls' School. In 1943, it was renamed Kotohira Town Kotohira Higher Girls' School, and in 1948, it was transferred to the prefecture to become Kagawa Prefectural Kotohira High School.
- Department.
- Full-time course, General stream
- Kendo Club
- The club motto is "Train the heart to win before learning the techniques to win." In FY2023, the boys' team competed in the All Japan Selected Tournament and the Inter-High, with a boys' individual reaching the best 8. In FY2024, the boys' team reached the best 16 in the All Japan Selected Tournament. At the 26th Shikoku High School Kendo Newcomer Tournament in January and February 2026, the boys' team won the championship, and boys' individuals took runner-up and 3rd place.
- Notes
- History, school motto, and location are to be investigated (TODO).
Source: 73rd All Japan High School Kendo Tournament Official Website "Tournament Bulletin" (Match Results / Tournament Bracket)
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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.