Japanese high school athletes shine at Inter‑High tournaments

Midfielder Takuma Yamashiro of Asahikawa Jitsugyo High School, who grew up on a Hokkaido farm and is noted for his exceptional field vision, helped his team reach the quarter‑finals of the national Inter‑High soccer tournament, providing key assists and displaying precise left‑foot crosses.

The Fukui Koudai High School girls basketball team, founded only two years ago, advanced to the national Inter‑High competition, driven by captain Masaru Koike and teammate Rio Himeji. Their “ultra‑fast” playing style aims to overwhelm opponents as they pursue a first‑time national title.