# Youth sports competitions in Japan

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/youth-sports-competitions-in-japan
> Updated: 2026-10-03T05:30:50.000Z. Sources: 6. Developments: 2.

Various regional youth sports competitions were held across different prefectures in Japan. 

In Tochigi Prefecture, the 13th Konami Sports Junior Cup finals took place at the Nasu Highland Golf Club, featuring 115 elementary and junior high school golfers. Winners of the tournament became eligible for financial support from the Kozuki Foundation to assist with athletic development.

In the Tokachi district, several martial arts championships concluded, including the 48th Tokachi District Karate Championship, the 29th All Tokachi Junior High School Autumn Kendo Tournament, and the 70th All Tokachi High School Judo Newcomer Tournament. These events saw various high school and junior high school teams and individuals secure titles in kumite, kendo, and judo disciplines.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-03: Tokachi regional youth martial arts championships conclude

Regional youth sports tournaments in Tokachi saw victories in karate, kendo, and judo, including team titles for Shirakaba Gakuen and Otofuke Isshinkai.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/tokachi-regional-youth-martial-arts-championships-conclude

### 2026-09-28: Konami Sports Junior Cup finals held in Tochigi

The 13th Konami Sports Junior Cup concluded in Tochigi, with winners receiving potential support from the Kozuki Foundation to aid their athletic development.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/konami-sports-junior-cup-finals-held-in-tochigi

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