Exciting matches expected! Men's Individual – Block 24.
The third match area, block 24 is a combination of Kagoshima Jitsugyo’s 森元煌大 player (3rd year, 2nd dan), Seiko Gakuin’s 齋藤正真 player (2nd year, 2nd dan), and seeded Ikubunkan・地主朝陽 player (1st year, 2nd dan). The local players do not appear from the first round, but will appear from the second round. As representatives of Kagoshima Prefecture, Fukushima Prefecture, and Tokyo, these three will challenge the stage of Inter-High.
The first three players in this block.
- No.70 森元 煌大鹿児島県Kagoshima Jitsugyo（鹿児島実業）／3Year・二Rank.
- No.71 齋藤 正真福島県Seiko Gakuin（聖光学院）／2Year・二Rank.
- No.72 地主 朝陽東京都Seeded (advancing from the second round)Ikubunkan（郁文館）／1Year・二Rank.
Round 1: No.70 森元 煌大(Kagoshima Jitsugyo) vs. No.71 齋藤 正真(Seiko Gakuin)
Round 2: Winner of Round 1 vs. No. 72 地主 朝陽(Ikubunkan)
In the individual competition, the 96 competitors will be divided into blocks of three. One competitor from each block will receive a bye and begin competition in the second round. One competitor advancing from each match area will advance to the semi-finals.
Highlights
Ikubunkan・地主 player
The seeded player 地主朝陽 (1st year, 2nd dan) proved their ability by winning the Tokyo qualifying individual competition among 1st-year students. The momentum of winning the Tokyo qualifying competitions consecutively in fiscal years 2026 and 2025 Ikubunkan will support the home player.
Kagoshima Jitsugyo・森元選手
Kagoshima Jitsugyo’s 森元煌大 (3rd year, 2nd dan) is their final Inter-High as a 3rd year student. Details cannot be confirmed with publicly available information.
Seiko Gakuin・齋藤選手
Seiko Gakuin’s 齋藤正真 (2nd year, 2nd dan) participated as a representative of Seiko Gakuin despite being a second-year student. They inherit the tradition of Seiko Gakuin, which achieved 3rd place in the 2024 Inter-High men’s team event.
Seiko Gakuin’s educational philosophy
Seiko Gakuin has a school motto of "to those who work with God," and promotes its unique educational philosophy "80/3mind." A track record of producing excellent players such as 戸田皇聖 and 渡部楓 also encourages 齋藤.
Three players advanced after winning the two qualifying spots for the prefecture.
Kagoshima Prefecture, Fukushima Prefecture, and Tokyo. Three individuals who overcame their respective prefectural qualifying tournaments and advanced to the stage of Inter-High. They will surely fight fiercely, filled with the pride of having earned their place.
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Messages of support for the participating schools and players.
森元選手, 齋藤選手, 地主選手. Each with their kendo life on the line, clashing on this land of Nara. Every single thrust must be filled with their efforts and passion up until now. Kagoshima Prefecture, Fukushima Prefecture, Tokyo Metropolis. Hot gazes from their home prefectures are focused on these three who have won through their prefectural preliminaries. Days of sweat and tears with their teammates, strict guidance from their teachers, and warm support from their families. Turn all of that into strength and aim for victory. 地主選手 is a first-year student. The time has come to bloom their talent and aim for heights yet unseen. Inherit the tradition of Ikubunkan and carve a new history! 森元選手, this is your last Inter-High. Pour all your gratitude into your sword. 齋藤選手, seize victory with the pride of carrying the future of Seiko Gakuin! With each of their thoughts in their hearts, I want them to fight a heated battle.
School Information
Kagoshima Jitsugyo（鹿児島実業）
- Official name
- 鹿児島実業高等学校
- Reading
- Kagoshima Jitsugyo
- Division/Category of Establishment
- Private (Kawashima Gakuen Educational Corporation)
- Location
- 3591-3 Gok別府-cho, Kagoshima City, Kagoshima Prefecture
- History
- Founded the private Kagoshima Jitsugyo Chugakkan in October 1916. The establishment of the private Kagoshima Jitsugyo school was authorized in 1917. In April 1995, the school moved to its current location, established a humanities and sciences course, and began recruiting female students.
- School motto/philosophy
- School Motto "Indomitable Spirit" / Educational Guidelines "Sincerity and Consistency," "Quiet Mind, Silence"
- Department.
- Full-time Course: Humanities and Sciences, General, Integrated / Correspondence Course
- Kendo Club
- The Kendo club is known as a powerhouse school. In June 2021, they won the 69th Kagoshima Prefecture High School Kendo Tournament Men's Individual competition, qualifying for the Kyushu High School Athletic Meet and the Inter-High. In December of the same year, they placed 3rd in the Men's Team and won the Men's Individual title at the Prefectural Newcomer Kendo Competition.
- Notes
- History, school motto, and location are to be investigated (TODO).
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.
・National High School Kendo Tournament Official Website (Tournament Updates) ↗
・Let's Kendo [Matchups] August 2nd - 5th, 73rd All Japan High School Kendo Tournament / Nara Inter-High 2026. ↗
・Notion Participating Schools Library Seiko Gakuin ↗
・Notion Participating Schools Library Ikubunkan ↗
Which fact comes from which source?
- Block assignments, seeding (No. 72), and the first round match-up (No. 70 vs. No. 71) and match location (Court 3) were determined according to the bracket in the official PDF “R8奈良総体≪男子個人戦≫” and the rule of odd-numbered blocks having the top seed/even-numbered blocks having the bottom seed.
- The names, prefectures, schools, grade levels, and ranks of three players are available in data/2026/kumiawase.json (based on the official PDF).
- School profiles for each school will reuse verified information from existing organization/individual articles (gakko_gaiyo) or be sourced from the Notion participating schools library and Wikipedia.
- The individual competition qualifying spots are two per prefecture, which determines the structure of the bracket.
- Note: The pronunciation of players' given names has not been confirmed, so only the family name is announced in the video audio.
Please note that the commentary and analysis are AI-generated content based on the facts listed above. As this is before the tournament, there is no description of the matches, attacks and defenses, or wins and losses. Please excuse any errors in reading or notation.