Encho 1 (extension) — Sakurai（櫻井） wins
The 2nd round of the women's individual event at the 73rd All Japan High School Kendo Tournament took place, with the match lasting 6 minutes and 26 seconds. Within the regulation time, Shiihara（椎原） in red scored kote and Sakurai（櫻井） in white scored men, leading to an extension. In Encho 1, Sakurai scored men to settle the match, and the winner was Sakurai.
Matchup
- Red Shiihara Chika（椎原 千馨） / Kinkowan（錦江湾） / Kagoshima3rd Year 2nd danKinkowan's Shiihara（椎原） is a 3rd year with a second dan.
- White Sakurai Nana（櫻井 菜成） / Moriya（守谷） / Ibaraki3rd Year 2nd danMoriya's Sakurai（櫻井） is a 3rd-year 2nd dan.
Highlights
A fierce exchange unfolded as both sides traded ippon.
It became a close match that went into encho after no winner was decided within the regulation time.
The match was decided with a men strike in Encho 1, ending at 6 minutes and 26 seconds.
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Valid strike
| # | Situation | Red and White | Players | Technique |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Within the time limit | Red | Shiihara（椎原） | Kote |
| 2 | Within the time limit | White | Sakurai（櫻井） | Men |
| 3 | Encho 1 | White | Sakurai（櫻井） | Men |
- Conclusion
- Encho 1
- Match time
- 6:26
- Winner
- Sakurai（櫻井）（White）
- Foul
- No record
Text Commentary
Commentary
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Court 4, Match 27. Kinkowan's Shiihara（椎原） vs Moriya's Sakurai（櫻井）. An intense exchange of strikes where both are expected to score is anticipated!
Explanation
堂島 厳
堂島 厳
Both players have a strong offensive mindset, so it looks like it will be a clash where neither side will back down.
Commentary
剣持 翔
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Match start! Both sides clash fiercely, and Red makes the first move! Shiihara（椎原）, kote!
Explanation
堂島 厳
堂島 厳
It was a sharp strike. Shiihara（椎原） takes the lead.
Commentary
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The first ippon was Shiihara（椎原）'s kote. However, white's Sakurai（櫻井） also does not lose focus.
Explanation
堂島 厳
堂島 厳
While gauging the opponent's movements, they are steadily aiming for a men strike.
Commentary
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Whoa, Sakurai（櫻井） stepped in here! Men! It's a point!
Explanation
堂島 厳
堂島 厳
That was a wonderful men. The match is now tied with one ippon each.
Commentary
剣持 翔
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No winner was decided within the regulation time, and the match goes into encho!
Explanation
堂島 厳
堂島 厳
From here, it is a battle of mental strength. Which one will break first.
Commentary
剣持 翔
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Encho 1, both are striking fiercely! Oh, Sakurai（櫻井） landed a men!
Explanation
堂島 厳
堂島 厳
It was a perfect men. This will be the winning point.
Commentary
剣持 翔
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Match time 6 minutes 26 seconds. A point in Encho 1, decided by Sakurai（櫻井）'s men!
Explanation
堂島 厳
堂島 厳
Sakurai（櫻井）'s tenacity in attacking without giving up until the end won the match.
Commentary
剣持 翔
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The winner is white, Moriya Sakurai（櫻井）! With a brilliant comeback victory, they advance to the next match!
To both players
Applause for Sakurai（櫻井）, who achieved a splendid victory. Respect is also given to Shiihara（椎原） for fighting bravely and never giving up until the end. I look forward to the further growth of both players.
Kinkowan（錦江湾）
- Official name
- 錦江高校
- Reading
- Kinkowan
- Division/Category of Establishment
- Public (Kagoshima Prefecture)
- Location
- 4047 Hirakawa-cho, Kagoshima City, Kagoshima Prefecture
- History
- Established in April 1971 as Kagoshima Prefectural Kinkowan High School, with both a general course and a science and mathematics course.
- School motto/philosophy
- Autonomous Creation, Pursuit of Learning, Sincerity and Cooperation
- Department.
- Full-time course General Course / Science and Mathematics Course
- Kendo Club
- In the 2026 academic year, two individuals, 椎原千馨 and 牛留亜友美, competed in the Inter-High girls' individual kendo event. 椎原 won the girls' individual kendo event at the prefectural high school championships in the same year.
- Notes
- History, school motto, and location are to be investigated (TODO).
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).
Source: 73rd All Japan High School Kendo Tournament Official Website "Tournament Bulletin" (Match Results / Tournament Bracket)
https://inhigh.kendotaikai.jp/大会速報↗
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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.