Win by two ippon — Usami（宇佐美） wins
The first round of the women's individual event at the 73rd All Japan High School Kendo Tournament took place, and Usami（宇佐美） in white won. She scored two ippon—men and tsuki—within the time limit, and the match was decided at 3 minutes and 13 seconds. It was a match won by white through a one-sided rapid attack.
Matchup
- Red Shimamune Nodoka（島宗 和花） / Tokaidai Sapporo（東海大札幌） / Hokkaido1st Year 2nd danTokaidai Sapporo's Shimamune（島宗） (1st year, 2nd dan). The school's kendo club has set the goal: "Always victorious with 'Seiken Fumetsu'! Aiming for national conquest!!"
- White Usami Karin（宇佐美 華凛） / Too Gijuku（東奥義塾） / Aomori2nd year 2nd danI am Usami（宇佐美） (2nd year, 2nd dan) from Too Gijuku. I am competing as a representative of one of the strongest schools in the country, boasting 16 consecutive Inter-High appearances.
Highlights
A one-sided rapid attack that was decided in a short time of 3 minutes and 13 seconds.
A point scored with a "tsuki," which is rare in high school kendo.
White's offensive power, scoring 2 ippon first in a match with no fouls.
Live commentary video
Valid strike
| # | Situation | Red and White | Players | Technique |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Within the time limit | White | Usami（宇佐美） | Men |
| 2 | Within the time limit | White | Usami（宇佐美） | Tsuki |
- Conclusion
- Win by two ippon
- Match time
- 3:13
- Winner
- Usami（宇佐美）（White）
- Foul
- No record
Text Commentary
Commentary
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Court 3, Match 22, Women's Individual first round. White Usami（宇佐美）, Red Shimamune（島宗）.
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A match featuring a lightning-fast attack in just 3 minutes and 13 seconds, and a "tsuki," which is rare in high school kendo!
Explanation
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It became a very fast-paced match, didn't it?
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The match begins. Both measure the distance, but White steps in sharply!
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Men! Usami（宇佐美） in white successfully scored a men within the time limit!
Explanation
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It was a sharp, decisive strike.
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The match resumes. Red's Shimamune（島宗） looks for a counterattack, but White moves again!
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Tsuki! It landed! White's Usami（宇佐美） scored a tsuki within the time limit!
Explanation
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It is a very rare sight to see a tsuki score in a high school match.
Commentary
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Two consecutive points! At 3 minutes 13 seconds, Usami（宇佐美） in white won!
Explanation
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With an overwhelming offense, they gave the opponent no opening.
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Too Gijuku's Usami（宇佐美） won convincingly against Tokaidai Sapporo's Shimamune（島宗）.
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There were no records of fouls, and the match was decided purely by strikes.
Explanation
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The mental strength and technique to successfully execute the difficult technique of tsuki were impressive.
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White achieved a complete victory in a short amount of time, just over 3 minutes.
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Usami（宇佐美） of the victorious Too Gijuku must have gained great momentum heading into the next match!
To both players
Congratulations to Usami（宇佐美） for a splendid victory. Shimamune（島宗）, despite the unfortunate loss, fought with everything on the national stage. 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.
Too Gijuku（東奥義塾）
- Official name
- 東奥義塾高等学校
- Reading
- Too Gijuku
- Division/Category of Establishment
- Private coeducational school. Protestant mission school. Established a junior high school in 2022.
- Location
- 61-1 Chojamori, 石川, Hirosaki City, Aomori Prefecture
- History
- Founded on November 27, 1872 (Meiji 5) by Kikuchi Kuro, as a continuation of the former Hirosaki Domain’s domain school, it is the oldest private school in Aomori Prefecture. After experiencing financial difficulties leading to public and prefectural administration, it was re-established in 1922. A junior high school was established in 2022.
- School motto/philosophy
- School motto: "Respect God, Love People" (officially established as the school motto in 1985).
- Department.
- Full-time general academic courses (CⅠ course = special advancement, CⅡ course = advancement selection/global studies, B course = comprehensive)
- Kendo Club
- The women's kendo team is one of the strongest in the country, with 16 consecutive Inter-High appearances. They won the All Japan High School Kendo Selection Tournament for women's teams in 2016 and 2019. They were runners-up in the Inter-High women's team event in 2019, and finished third in 2015, 2018, and 2024. They also finished third in the women's team event at the 34th All Japan High School Kendo Selection Tournament in March 2025 (淡路咲来 was named an outstanding player). This tournament features the women's team and women's individuals (松名瀬天絆 player, 3rd year, 3rd dan, 宇佐美華凜 player, 2nd year, 2nd dan) as representatives of Aomori Prefecture.
- Notes
- “Touou” refers to the Ou region, including Aomori Prefecture.
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.