Encho 2 (extension) — Mitsui（三井） wins
The second round of the men's individual event at the 73rd National High School Kendo Championship took place, featuring a match between Mitsui（三井） and Ida（井田）. There were no valid strikes during the regulation time or Encho 1; however, Mitsui scored a kote in Encho 2 to win. The match lasted 7 minutes and 14 seconds, with Mitsui emerging as the winner.
Matchup
- Red Mitsui Sota（三井 湊太） / Tokaidai Sapporo（東海大札幌） / Hokkaido3rd Year 3rd danMitsui（三井）, a 3rd-year Sandan Tokaidai Sapporo. The school's kendo club is a prestigious program with a goal of "Constant victory through 'Seiken Fumetsu'! Aiming for national conquest!!" and a track record including 3rd place in the men's and women's team events at the Inter-High.
- White Ida Yusuke（井田 雄介） / Taikyu（耐久） / Wakayama3rd Year 3rd danTaikyu 3rd-year sandan Ida（井田）. From Wakayama Prefectural Taikyu High School, competing in the 2026 men's individual.
Highlights
A steady exchange of offense and defense with no valid strikes within the regulation time or Encho 1.
An intense match that became a close battle lasting over 7 minutes
A dramatic winning point decided in Encho 2
Live commentary video
Valid strike
| # | Situation | Red and White | Players | Technique |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Encho 2 | Red | Mitsui（三井） | Kote |
- Conclusion
- Encho 2
- Match time
- 7:14
- Winner
- Mitsui（三井）（Red）
- Foul
- No record
Text Commentary
Commentary
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Court 2, Match 12, Tokaidai Sapporo's Mitsui（三井） vs Taikyu's Ida（井田）. The highlight is the steady offense and defense.
Explanation
堂島 厳
堂島 厳
Neither side is leaving an opening, and the tension remains very high as they continue to face off.
Commentary
剣持 翔
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No valid strikes were scored by either side within the regulation time, and the match enters encho at 0-0.
Explanation
堂島 厳
堂島 厳
It has become a very patient standoff, with both sides waiting for the other to break.
Commentary
剣持 翔
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It has gone into encho. However, no valid strike is scored in Encho 1 period.
Explanation
堂島 厳
堂島 厳
It is a phase of intense mental exhaustion, but neither side is willing to yield their posture.
Commentary
剣持 翔
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And in Encho 2, a single strike here will decide it!
Commentary
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Red, Mitsui（三井） scored a kote!
Explanation
堂島 厳
堂島 厳
That was a splendid kote. They've taken control of the exchange up to this point.
Commentary
剣持 翔
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Match time 7 minutes 14 seconds. Mitsui（三井） won brilliantly with one kote ippon.
Explanation
堂島 厳
堂島 厳
It can be said that Mitsui（三井） won through persistence, maintaining focus until the very end.
Commentary
剣持 翔
剣持 翔
The one who won through a steady fight was Tokaidai Sapporo's Mitsui（三井）!
To both players
Congratulations to Mitsui（三井） for a splendid victory. Applause also goes to Ida（井田） for fighting bravely and never giving up until the end. I look forward to the further growth of both players.
Tokaidai Sapporo（東海大札幌）
- Official name
- 東海大学付属札幌高等学校
- Reading
- Tokaidai Sapporo
- Division/Category of Establishment
- Private (coeducational). Affiliated school of Tokai University.
- Location
- 1-1-1 Nanazawa 5-jo 1-chome, Minami-ku, Sapporo, Hokkaido.
- History
- Founded as Tokai University Fourth High School in April 1964. The school relocated to its current location in April 2016 and changed its name to Tokai University Affiliated Sapporo High School.
- School motto/philosophy
- Providing education based on the founding spirit of Tokai University (details are posted on the academy website).
- Department.
- General Studies (Special Advanced Course・Comprehensive Advanced Course)
- Kendo Club
- The team’s goal is “Victory with unwavering spirit and technique!” aiming for national dominance!! According to the school kendo club page, they have qualified for the All Japan High School Kendo Tournament more than 35 times for the boys and 6 times for the girls, achieving 3rd place in both the boys’ and girls’ team events at Inter-High, as well as one 2nd place and three 3rd place finishes in the individual competition. They have also produced 6 graduates who have passed the 8th dan kendo examination. As of 2021, the club has 25 male and 12 female members. Practice takes place in the Kendo Dojo (2nd floor of the Second Gymnasium) on weekdays after school until 7:30 PM, and on weekends and holidays from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM.
- Notes
- At schools affiliated with Tokai University, the term "affiliated" is used.
Taikyu（耐久）
- Official name
- 和歌山県立耐久高等学校
- Reading
- Taikyu
- Division/Category of Establishment
- Public (Wakayama Prefecture)
- Location
- 1985 Yuasa, Yuasa-cho, Arida-gun, Wakayama Prefecture
- History
- Originating from a training hall established in 1852, it became the prefectural Taikyu Middle School after passing through Taikyu Company, private Taikyu School, and private Taikyu Middle School. Due to the educational system reforms in April 1948, it merged with Arida District Higher Girls' School to establish Wakayama Prefectural Taikyu High School.
- School motto/philosophy
- School Motto "Truth, Health, Beauty" (derived from the Three Principles established in 1904)
- Department.
- Full-time course, General Studies; Part-time course, General Studies.
- Kendo Club
- In the 2026 men's individual competition, 井田 雄介 (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.