Encho 1 (extension) — Jinushi（地主） wins
The second round of the men's individual event at the 73rd All Japan High School Kendo Tournament took place, with Jinushi（地主） and Saito（齋藤） facing off. Neither player scored a valid strike within the regulation time, and the match entered encho at 0-0. In Encho 1, Jinushi scored a kote, winning the match at 5 minutes and 26 seconds.
Matchup
- Red Saito（齋藤 正真） / Seiko Gakuin（聖光学院） / Fukushima2nd year 2nd danSeiko Gakuin's Saito（齋藤） is a second-year 2nd dan. Seiko Gakuin is a school-designated powerhouse club and placed 3rd in the boys' team event at the 71st Inter-High in 2024.
- White Jinushi Asahi（地主 朝陽） / Ikubunkan（郁文館） / Tokyo1st Year 2nd danIkubunkan's Jinushi（地主） is a first-year 2nd dan. Despite being a first-year, they won the Reiwa 8 Tokyo qualifying individual tournament to earn a spot in the competition.
Highlights
A steady offense and defense unfolded within the time limit, with neither side allowing a valid strike.
The match went into encho, creating a tense atmosphere.
Jinushi（地主） scored a kote in Encho 1 for the winning point, closing out the match.
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Valid strike
| # | Situation | Red and White | Players | Technique |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Encho 1 | White | Jinushi（地主） | Kote |
- Conclusion
- Encho 1
- Match time
- 5:26
- Winner
- Jinushi（地主）（White）
- Foul
- No record
Text Commentary
Commentary
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The 73rd All Japan High School Kendo Championship, Men's Individual second round. Match 24 at Court 3.
Explanation
堂島 厳
堂島 厳
The point of interest is whether a solid offensive and defensive battle will unfold, with neither side showing any openings.
Commentary
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Red is Seiko Gakuin's Saito（齋藤）, and white is Ikubunkan's Jinushi（地主）. Both are maintaining a sharp distance.
Explanation
堂島 厳
堂島 厳
Both are cautiously waiting for an opportunity, and the match continues with a high level of tension.
Commentary
剣持 翔
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A fierce exchange of attacks takes place within the time limit, but no valid strike is scored.
Explanation
堂島 厳
堂島 厳
Neither side gave way, resulting in a steady exchange of strikes. The match will now proceed to encho.
Commentary
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Both entered encho. From here, the pace of the match changes instantly.
Explanation
堂島 厳
堂島 厳
With the mental exhaustion, it is a matter of who can regain their focus first.
Commentary
剣持 翔
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Whoa, he moved! The white player, Jinushi（地主）, delivered a sharp strike!
Explanation
堂島 厳
堂島 厳
That was a clear point. It was a splendid strike.
Commentary
剣持 翔
剣持 翔
Kote! Jinushi（地主） scored a kote! This is the winning point!
Explanation
堂島 厳
堂島 厳
An ippon in Encho 1. Jinushi（地主） stayed focused and surely struck the kote.
Commentary
剣持 翔
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Match time 5 minutes 26 seconds. With an ippon in encho, Jinushi（地主） in white clinched the victory.
Explanation
堂島 厳
堂島 厳
I want to applaud the mental strength of Jinushi（地主）, who endured until the time limit and fought to a victory in encho.
Commentary
剣持 翔
剣持 翔
Defeating Seiko Gakuin's Saito（齋藤）, Ikubunkan's Jinushi（地主） advances to the next match!
To both players
Applause for Jinushi（地主）, who won with a brilliant kote. We also look forward to further growth from Saito（齋藤）, who fought steadily until the end, as they prepare for the next battle. We are rooting for the future success of both players.
Seiko Gakuin（聖光学院）
- Official name
- 聖光学院高等学校
- Reading
- Seiko Gakuin
- Division/Category of Establishment
- Private (coeducational). Established by the school corporation Seiko Gakuin.
- Location
- Rokkakku 3, Date City, Fukushima Prefecture (First Campus), 成田, Doi-no-uchi 10, Koori Town, Date District, Fukushima Prefecture (Second Campus)
- History
- Founded in 1962 (Showa 37) as Seiko Gakuin Industrial High School. Renamed to Seiko Gakuin High School in 1977 (Showa 52).
- School motto/philosophy
- The school motto is “To those who work with God.” The school name, 『聖光』, comes from Matthew 5:14, “You are the light of the world,” and the school provides education based on Christian principles. They have a unique educational philosophy called “80/3mind,” which posits that the three years of high school are the three years that determine one’s life.
- Department.
- General studies, engineering department.
- Kendo Club
- Designated school club for strengthening. 3rd place in the 71st Inter-High Men's Team in 2024. At the same tournament, 戸田皇聖 was selected as the Men's Outstanding Player, and 渡部楓 was selected as the Men's Outstanding Player at the 34th National High School Kendo Selection Tournament. In this tournament, they will participate as representatives of Fukushima Prefecture in the Men's Team and Men's Individual events, with 工藤煌大 player (2nd year, Sandan) and 齋藤正真 player (2nd year, Nidan) in the Men's Individual event.
- Notes
- Kanagawa Prefecture Yokohama City’s Seiko Gakuin Middle and High School is a different school. Its hardball baseball club is known as a frequent participant in the Koshien tournament.
Ikubunkan（郁文館）
- Official name
- 郁文館高等学校
- Reading
- Ikubunkan
- Division/Category of Establishment
- Private (coeducational). Integrated junior and senior high school education (co-located, mixed-type).
- Location
- 2-19-1 Mukogaoka, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo.
- History
- Founded on November 13, 1889, by Tana Hashi Ichiro. Received approval as a junior high school in 1892, and the school building was completely destroyed by fire in 1896. The name was changed to its current form in 1919 along with a commercial school. Separated into junior and senior high school divisions with the 1947 new school system, and reorganized into a new system junior and senior high school in 1951. Became coeducational in 2010.
- Department.
- General studies course.
- Kendo Club
- 2026 All Japan High School Kendo Tournament Tokyo Prefectural Qualifier Champion. 2025 All Japan High School Selected Kendo Tournament Tokyo Prefectural Qualifier Champion. 57th Tsukubane Flag High School Kendo Tournament 2025 Champion. In the Let's Kendo combination article, it is introduced as "The Tokyo representative Ikubunkan has shown remarkable success in recent years." 地主朝陽 (1st year, 2nd dan), who will participate in the men's individual event, won the Tokyo Prefectural Qualifier individual competition in 2026 as a first-year student.
- Notes
- This tournament featured participation in both the men’s team and men’s individual events. We have no record of female participation.
Source: 73rd All Japan High School Kendo Tournament Official Website "Tournament Bulletin" (Match Results / Tournament Bracket)
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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.