Encho 1 (extension) — Matsumura（松村） wins
The second round of the men's individual event at the 73rd All Japan High School Kendo Tournament took place, with a match time of 5 minutes and 23 seconds. Within the regulation time, Miyano（宮野） scored men and Matsumura（松村） scored men, and Matsumura took the winning point with a men in Encho 1. Winning this fierce battle, the winner was Matsumura.
Matchup
- Red Matsumura Taiki（松村 太樹） / Seisa（星槎） / Kagawa3rd Year 3rd danSeisa's Matsumura（松村） is a 3rd-year student with a sandan rank. The school's kendo club started with one member in fiscal year 2020, and Matsumura won the individual competition at the Shikoku High School Kendo Championships in June 2026.
- White Miyano Sota（宮野 颯太） / Takachiho（高千穂） / Miyazaki2nd year 2nd danTakachiho's Miyano（宮野） is a second-year with a second-dan rank. The school's kendo club has a track record of winning the men's Inter-High team competition three times, and in this tournament, they are competing in three categories: women's team, women's individual, and men's individual.
Highlights
A fierce exchange of strikes unfolded as both sides traded points.
An intense exchange of blows where both scored men within the time limit
A close match that was finally decided after going into Encho 1.
Live commentary video
Valid strike
| # | Situation | Red and White | Players | Technique |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Within the time limit | White | Miyano（宮野） | Men |
| 2 | Within the time limit | Red | Matsumura（松村） | Men |
| 3 | Encho 1 | Red | Matsumura（松村） | Men |
- Conclusion
- Encho 1
- Match time
- 5:23
- Winner
- Matsumura（松村）（Red）
- Foul
- 松村 太樹Posted on the board (it is not clear from the flash report when the foul occurred)
Text Commentary
Commentary
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Court 2, Match 13. Matsumura（松村） from Seisa vs. Miyano（宮野） from Takachiho. An exciting exchange of strikes is expected!
Explanation
堂島 厳
堂島 厳
Who will seize the initiative first? This match is expected to be a very intense battle.
Commentary
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Match start! Both fighters sharply close the distance. Oh, the white player Miyano（宮野） scores a men!
Explanation
堂島 厳
堂島 厳
That was a sharp men strike. Miyano（宮野） scored first and seized the momentum of the match.
Commentary
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Next, red's Matsumura（松村） goes on the counterattack. A sharp strike! Matsumura, Men!
Explanation
堂島 厳
堂島 厳
Now Matsumura（松村） has landed a men strike. This brings the match to a tie with one ippon each.
Commentary
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The regulation time has elapsed. With no winner decided, the match goes into encho!
Explanation
堂島 厳
堂島 厳
From here on, it is a battle of mental strength. It will be a tense development where not even a momentary opening can be overlooked.
Commentary
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Encho 1, a fierce exchange of blows continues! And then, red's Matsumura（松村） scored a men!
Explanation
堂島 厳
堂島 厳
That was a splendid men. You stayed focused and secured the winning point.
Commentary
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Match time 5 minutes 23 seconds. With an ippon in Encho 1, red's Matsumura（松村） took the victory!
Explanation
堂島 厳
堂島 厳
It was a match where Matsumura（松村）'s spirit shone through, as he never gave up until the end and fought to a victory.
Commentary
剣持 翔
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The one who prevailed in the fierce battle was Seisa's Matsumura（松村）! A splendid victory!
To both players
Applause for Matsumura（松村）, who achieved a brilliant victory. I would also like to praise the fighting spirit of Miyano（宮野）, who fought tenaciously until the end. I look forward to the further growth of both players.
Seisa（星槎）
- Official name
- 星槎国際高等学校 高松学習センター
- Reading
- Seisa
- Division/Category of Establishment
- Private (School Corporation International Gakuen). Wide-area correspondence system, credit system, general academic course.
- Location
- Kagawa Prefecture, Takamatsu City, Shioage-cho 3-8-11 Create Building (Takamatsu Learning Center). The main dojo is located in Sapporo City, Hokkaido.
- History
- In April 1999, Seisa International High School was established. Initially, learning centers were opened in Ashibetsu Main School, Sapporo, Yokohama, Osaka, and Fukui, and then expanded nationwide. In 2019, the main school was moved from Ashibetsu to Sapporo. The Takamatsu Learning Center is located in Takamatsu City, Kagawa Prefecture.
- Department.
- Correspondence course, credit system, general academic program.
- Kendo Club
- Starting with one member in fiscal year 2020, aiming for "number one in Japan." In fiscal year 2023, they won the Kagawa Prefecture team championship and were runners-up in the Shibata flag competition. In fiscal year 2025 (Reiwa 7), they achieved 8th place in the men's team at the National High School Sports Federation Kendo Tournament (Hiroshima) and 5th place at the 79th National Sports Festival (Shiga). At the Kagawa Prefecture High School Kendo Rookie Tournament in fiscal year 2025 (Reiwa 7), the school's players took first, second, and third place in the men's individual competition. 松村太樹 won the individual competition at the Shikoku High School Kendo Championship in June 2026, and won both the team and individual competitions in the Kagawa Prefecture qualifiers.
- Notes
- The school name on the match list is "Seisa", but officially it is Takamatsu Learning Center of Seisa International High School. Players sometimes written as "Muramatsu" in some media are officially listed as "松村 太樹" by the Kagawa Prefecture Kendo Federation.
Takachiho（高千穂）
- Official name
- 宮崎県立高千穂高等学校
- Reading
- Takachiho
- Division/Category of Establishment
- Miyazaki Prefectural (Co-educational)
- Location
- Miyazaki Prefecture Nishiusuki District Takachiho Town
- History
- Founded on September 6, 1917 (Taisho 6) as Nishiusuki District Agricultural School. Following the 1948 educational system reform, it became a new system high school and adopted its current name.
- School motto/philosophy
- Our school motto is "To walk the great path, train diligently, cooperate, and serve others."
- Department.
- General Studies (University Preparatory Course & Liberal Arts Course), Agricultural and Distribution Course, Information Solutions Course.
- Kendo Club
- The women's team won the Inter-High women's team competition 4 times (1986, 1997, 2003, 2004), the Gyokuryuki High School Kendo Tournament women's division 4 times (1979, 2000, 2003, 2004), and also won the women's team event at the All Japan High School Kendo Selected Tournament in 2004. The men's team won the Inter-High men's team competition 3 times (1986, 1991, 2017) and the Gyokuryuki 4 times (1957, 1987, 1988, 1991). Notable alumni in kendo include 吉本政美 and 佐藤博光. In this tournament, they will compete in three categories: women's team, women's individual, and men's individual.
- Notes
- Mythical village・Takachiho Town's prefectural high school. Pronounced "Takachiho".
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.