Encho 3 (extension) — Sakurai（櫻井） wins
No valid strike was scored within the regulation time or the first and Encho 2 periods, resulting in a fierce battle lasting 12 minutes and 40 seconds. In Encho 3, the red Sakurai（櫻井） scored a men strike for the winning point. With this ippon, the winner was Sakurai.
Matchup
- Red Sakurai Nana（櫻井 菜成） / Moriya（守谷） / Ibaraki3rd Year 2nd danMoriya's Sakurai（櫻井）. 3rd year, 2nd dan.
- White Kaiyama Saaya（貝山 紗彩） / Kendai Takasaki（健大高崎） / Gunma2nd year 2nd danKendai Takasaki's Kaiyama（貝山）. 2nd year, 2nd dan.
Highlights
A war of attrition that remained undecided even after Encho 3.
A fierce battle lasting 12 minutes and 40 seconds
A close battle from the regulation time through Encho 3, with neither side conceding an ippon.
Live commentary video
Valid strike
| # | Situation | Red and White | Players | Technique |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Encho 3 | Red | Sakurai（櫻井） | Men |
- Conclusion
- Encho 3
- Match time
- 12:40
- Winner
- Sakurai（櫻井）（Red）
- Foul
- 貝山 紗彩Posted on the board (it is not clear from the flash report when the foul occurred)
Text Commentary
Commentary
剣持 翔
剣持 翔
73rd National High School Kendo Tournament, Women's Individual First Round, Court 4.
Explanation
堂島 厳
堂島 厳
It was a grueling battle lasting 12 minutes and 40 seconds, becoming a war of attrition that remained undecided even after Encho 3.
Commentary
剣持 翔
剣持 翔
Red, Sakurai（櫻井） of Moriya. Opposing them in white, Kaiyama（貝山） of Kendai Takasaki.
Explanation
堂島 厳
堂島 厳
Both showed great spirit. There were no valid strikes from either side within the time limit.
Commentary
剣持 翔
剣持 翔
With the score remaining 0-0, the match enters encho.
Explanation
堂島 厳
堂島 厳
This is where the real critical moment begins. It will be a clash of mental and physical strength.
Commentary
剣持 翔
剣持 翔
Encho 1, and then second. However, still no valid strike is made.
Explanation
堂島 厳
堂島 厳
A very tense exchange continues, with neither side showing any opening.
Commentary
剣持 翔
剣持 翔
The match time exceeded 12 minutes, and finally, Encho 3 arrived.
Explanation
堂島 厳
堂島 厳
Who will break first? The one who seizes a momentary opening will advance.
Commentary
剣持 翔
剣持 翔
Whoa, they moved! Red Sakurai（櫻井）, Men!
Explanation
堂島 厳
堂島 厳
That was definitely a point. A magnificent men.
Commentary
剣持 翔
剣持 翔
Decided by an ippon in Encho 3. Sakurai（櫻井） scored a men and secured the victory.
Explanation
堂島 厳
堂島 厳
It was a very tough match, but in the end, Sakurai（櫻井） won by a narrow margin.
Commentary
剣持 翔
剣持 翔
Match time 12 minutes 40 seconds. The one who emerged victorious from the fierce battle was Moriya's Sakurai（櫻井）!
To both players
Congratulations to Sakurai（櫻井） on the victory after a tenacious fight. I also commend Kaiyama（貝山） for fighting bravely and never giving up until the end. I look forward to the further growth of both players.
Moriya（守谷）
- Official name
- 茨城県立守谷高等学校
- Reading
- Moriya
- Division/Category of Establishment
- Public (Ibaraki Prefecture)
- Location
- 70 Oki, Moriya City, Ibaraki Prefecture
- History
- A high school that opened in the northern part of Moriya City in 1983.
- School motto/philosophy
- The educational policies consist of three items: "striving to improve academic ability and fostering an attitude of proactive learning," "observing social rules and fostering an attitude as a person with a rich heart," and "fostering an attitude to cultivate physical and mental health."
- Department.
- Full-time Course, General Studies
- Kendo Club
- The Kendo club is one of the strongest in the country. They won the girls' team event at the Inter-High Kendo Championships in 2005, 2007, 2011, 2012, and 2023, and won the girls' event at the All Japan High School Kendo Selected Tournament in 2005 and 2023. The tournament records on the official website include 3rd place in the girls' team event at the 68th All Japan High School Kendo Tournament in 2021, victory at the Kaiseiki National High School Girls' Kendo Tournament in 2018, and the team victory at the 66th Kanto High School Kendo Tournament in 2019 (the 15th title in 3 years).
- Notes
- History, school motto, and location are to be investigated (TODO).
Kendai Takasaki（健大高崎）
- Official name
- 健大高崎高等学校
- Reading
- Kendai Takasaki
- Division/Category of Establishment
- Private (Takasaki University of Health and Welfare)
- Location
- 531 Chudairui-cho, Takasaki City, Gunma Prefecture
- History
- Founded in 1936 as the Fukuso Wayosei Girls' Academy. Renamed Sudo Higher Technical Arts School in 1954, and the Gunma Women's Junior College Affiliated High School was opened in 1968. In 2001, it was renamed Takasaki University of Health and Welfare Takasaki High School and became coeducational.
- School motto/philosophy
- The school motto is "Gratitude, Service, and Friendship."
- Department.
- Full-time Course, General Department (Special Advanced Course, Advanced Course, Academic Course, Athlete Course)
- Kendo Club
- The girls' kendo club is a designated powerhouse club. The "Major Achievements" section of the official website lists "Inter-High (24 team appearances, 3rd place 3 times)," "All Japan Selected Tournament (24 team appearances, 3rd place 1 time)," and "Kanto Tournament (29 team appearances, 2nd place 3 times)." In the 2025 academic year, they reached the team top 16 and individual top 8 at the 72nd All Japan High School Kendo Tournament. The club motto is "Kokki Chishin." (Note: Wikipedia lists 3rd place in the high school general sports festival twice, which differs from the official website).
- 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.