Passionate girls! Women's Individual Block 22.
The Nara Inter-High women's individual Block 22 gathers representatives from Hokkaido, Aomori Prefecture, and Kyoto Prefecture. Facing off against seeded player 田村菜穂子(Hiyoshigaoka) are Tokaidai Sapporo’s 島宗和花 player and Too Gijuku’s 宇佐美華凜 player. A heated battle is expected at the third match venue.
The first three players in this block.
- No.64 島宗 和花HokkaidoTokaidai Sapporo（東海大札幌）／1Year・二Rank.
- No.65 宇佐美 華凜青森県Too Gijuku（東奥義塾）／2Year・二Rank.
- No.66 田村 菜穂子京都府Seeded (advancing from the second round)Hiyoshigaoka（日吉ケ丘）／3Year・三Rank.
Round 1: No.64 島宗 和花(Tokaidai Sapporo) vs. No.65 宇佐美 華凜(Too Gijuku)
Round 2: Winner of round 1 vs. No. 66 田村 菜穂子(Hiyoshigaoka)
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
Seeded player 田村
The Kyoto Prefecture representative 田村菜穂子 (3rd year・3rd dan) advances from the second round with a seed. Details about Hiyoshigaoka High School could not be confirmed with publicly available information. They are expected to advance with their inherent tenacity and swordsmanship.
Tokaidai Sapporo・島宗選手
島宗和花, representing Hokkaido (Tokaidai Sapporo 2nd year, 2nd dan), will face 宇佐美 in the first round. Tokaidai Sapporo opened in April 1964 as Tokai University Fourth High School and relocated to its current site in 2016. It is a powerhouse school with a proven track record in national tournaments. Their aggressive sword attacks are sure to excite the crowd.
Too Gijuku・宇佐美選手
The 宇佐美華凜 player representing Aomori Prefecture (Too Gijuku 2nd year・2nd dan) is a member of the strong Too Gijuku girls' kendo club. Too Gijuku is the oldest private school in Aomori Prefecture, founded in 1872, and has a long record of appearing in Inter-High. They have also achieved good results in the National Selection Tournament, demonstrating sufficient ability. The first round match against 島宗選手 promises to be a good match not to be missed.
Representative of a strong school.
Too Gijuku is known as a powerhouse in the world of women's kendo, with a remarkable record in national tournaments. 宇佐美 aims for victory, carrying on that tradition.
Three players advanced after winning the two qualifying spots for the prefecture.
From Hokkaido, Aomori Prefecture, and Kyoto Prefecture, three individuals advanced through their prefectural qualifying tournaments and earned their spots at Inter-High. As representatives of each, their dedication to giving their all and striving for victory will surely inspire those who watch.
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Messages of support for the participating schools and players.
島宗, 宇佐美, 田村! To all of you who have fought through your respective prefectures to stand on this stage, I send you my heartfelt support. Carrying the future of Hokkaido, Aomori, and Kyoto on your shoulders, please give it your all. Standing alone in the match area may feel lonely. However, behind you are the cheers of your teachers, family, teammates, and hometown. Turn those feelings into strength and strive for victory. I hope your swords shine on the Inter-High stage! With your respective goals in your heart, aim for the summit!
School Information
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.
Hiyoshigaoka（日吉ケ丘）
- Official name
- 京都日吉ヶ丘高等学校
- Reading
- Hiyoshigaoka
- Division/Category of Establishment
- Public (Kyoto City)
- Location
- 5-22 Imakumono Hideninyama-cho, Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto-shi, Kyoto
- History
- Founded in 1949. In 1980, the Department of Fine Arts and Crafts became independent as Kyoto City Dota High School of Fine Arts and Crafts.
- School motto/philosophy
- School motto "Self-discipline, Cooperation, Creativity"
- Department.
- Full-time Course / Credit-based General Course (International Communication / Accelerated / Liberal Arts courses)
- Kendo Club
- In August 2016, at the 63rd All Japan High School Kendo Tournament (Inter-High), the women's team reached the best 8 and the captain received the Outstanding Player Award. In July 2023, at the 61st Kinki High School Kendo Tournament, the women's team won the championship, achieving three consecutive titles.
- Notes
- History, school motto, and location are to be investigated (TODO).
・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 Tokaidai Sapporo ↗
・Notion Participating Schools Library Too Gijuku ↗
Which fact comes from which source?
- Block formation, seeding (No. 66), first round (No. 64 vs. No. 65), and match area (No. 3) were determined according to the bracket in the official PDF “R8奈良総体≪女子個人戦≫” 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.