Win by two ippon — Hashizume（橋爪） wins
The second round of the men's individual event at the 73rd All Japan High School Kendo Championship was held. Hashizume（橋爪） in red scored a kote, followed by a men, settling the match in 1 minute and 57 seconds. Having scored two ippon within the time limit, Hashizume won.
Matchup
- Red Hashizume Masato（橋爪 真人） / Kisarazu Sogo（木更津総合） / Chiba2nd year 2nd danKisarazu Sogo's Hashizume（橋爪） is a second-year student and a second-dan. He is competing in the 2026 men's individual event.
- White Kaneko Naru（金子 成） / Numata（沼田） / Gunma3rd Year 3rd danKaneko（金子） from Numata is a 3rd year and 3rd dan. They are competing in the 2026 men's individual event.
Highlights
Settled in a short time of 1 minute and 57 seconds
A brilliant two-point lead, connecting a kote strike to a men strike.
An overwhelming match development driven by one-sided rapid attacks
Live commentary video
Valid strike
| # | Situation | Red and White | Players | Technique |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Within the time limit | Red | Hashizume（橋爪） | Kote |
| 2 | Within the time limit | Red | Hashizume（橋爪） | Men |
- Conclusion
- Win by two ippon
- Match time
- 1:57
- Winner
- Hashizume（橋爪）（Red）
- Foul
- No record
Text Commentary
Commentary
剣持 翔
剣持 翔
The 73rd All Japan High School Kendo Championship, Men's Individual second round. This is the 10th match at the second court.
Explanation
堂島 厳
堂島 厳
The highlight was a one-sided blitz, with the match decided in a short time of 1 minute and 57 seconds.
Commentary
剣持 翔
剣持 翔
Red is Kisarazu Sogo's Hashizume（橋爪）, white is Numata's Kaneko（金子）. Both players begin with sharp kiai.
Explanation
堂島 厳
堂島 厳
Player Hashizume（橋爪） has been aggressively on the offensive since the beginning.
Commentary
剣持 翔
剣持 翔
Oh, he got it! Hashizume（橋爪） caught the kote!
Explanation
堂島 厳
堂島 厳
It was a sharp, decisive strike. First, red scores an ippon.
Commentary
剣持 翔
剣持 翔
The match resumes. Kaneko（金子） attempts to counterattack, but Hashizume（橋爪）'s pressure is relentless.
Explanation
堂島 厳
堂島 厳
It is a very fast-paced attack that does not let the opponent's openings go unnoticed.
Commentary
剣持 翔
剣持 翔
Hashizume（橋爪） has stepped in again! Men! A point was scored with Men!
Explanation
堂島 厳
堂島 厳
A precise strike to the men. That makes two ippon first.
Commentary
剣持 翔
剣持 翔
Match time 1 minute 57 seconds. Two ippon were scored within the time limit!
Explanation
堂島 厳
堂島 厳
It was a brilliant, decisive victory, dominating the match with overwhelming speed.
Commentary
剣持 翔
剣持 翔
Winner, red Hashizume（橋爪）! The 2nd-year from Kisarazu Sogo completely shut out Kaneko（金子） from Numata.
Explanation
堂島 厳
堂島 厳
The strength of Hashizume（橋爪）, who maintained an aggressive stance and secured a victory in a short amount of time, truly shone.
Commentary
剣持 翔
剣持 翔
Player Hashizume（橋爪）, who advanced with a brilliant quick attack, raises expectations for the next match.
To both players
Applause for Hashizume（橋爪）, who won with a brilliant quick attack. Kaneko（金子）, who unfortunately lost, also fought with all their might on the national stage. We look forward to the further growth of both players.
Kisarazu Sogo（木更津総合）
- Official name
- 千葉県立木更津総合高等学校
- Reading
- Kisarazu Sogo
- Division/Category of Establishment
- Private (Kimitsu Gakuen Educational Corporation)
- Location
- 3-4-1 Higashi 太田, Kisarazu City, Chiba Prefecture
- History
- Established in April 1963 as Kisarazu Chuo High School. Seiwa Girls' Junior College Affiliated High School was established in 1973, and the two schools merged in April 2003 to become the current school name.
- School motto/philosophy
- School motto: "Magokoro." The founding spirit is "Magokoro Education."
- Department.
- Full-time Course General Department (Special Advanced / Advanced / Comprehensive / Art / Sports / Language / Information Business / Life Science / Childcare and Early Childhood Education / Medical Nursing and Welfare courses)
- Kendo Club
- Won the boys' team championship at the 2016 Chiba Prefectural High School General Tournament (2nd time in 27 years) and reached the boys' team quarterfinals at the same year's National High School General Tournament. In the 2025 fiscal year, both the men's and women's teams competed in the Kanto Tournament, with the women's team placing 3rd at the Chiba Prefectural High School General Tournament and 3rd at the National Sakura-monki Kendo Tournament.
- Notes
- History, school motto, and location are to be investigated (TODO).
Source: https://ja.wikipedia.org/wiki/木更津総合高等学校↗ https://www.kimigaku.ed.jp/↗ (学校公式サイト)
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: 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.
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.