Samurai Japan U-18 Send-off Match 2025 ft. Samurai Japan Univ & Okinawa High School Selection Team

Samurai Japan U-18 team of 2025 will be holding a send-off match this August & September. This will be a series of send-off match with two match-ups: one against Samurai Japan Univ team of 2025 and one against Okinawa High Schools Selection team. Both games will be held in Okinawa, the first time to be opened in there for this send-off match. Below is the detail information regarding the send-off match.

Samurai Japan University Member List & USA-Japan Collegiate All-Star Game 2025

Samurai Japan University representatives of 2025

As the Samurai Japan University member candidate training camp has ended today, the official list of Samurai Japan University members has been released in the same day. With a total of 26 members, this national team will represent Japan in the upcoming USA-Japan Collegiate All-Star Game, which is a friendly game between USA collegiate representatives against Samurai Japan University representatives.

List of Participants in Samurai Japan University Candidate Selection Camp 2025 (Renewed)

Training Camp Schedule

• Date: 21-23 June 2025
• Place: Batting Palace Soseki Stadium Hiratsuka (Hiratsuka City General Park, Ohara, Hiratsuka, Kanagawa)

Manager & Coaches

• #30 [MANAGER] Horii Tetsuya (Keio University Baseball Team Manager)
• #31 [COACH] Yasue Hitoshi (Meijo University Baseball Team Manager)
• #32 [COACH] Morimoto Yoshikata (Sendai University Baseball Team Manager)
• #33 [COACH] Toriyama Yasutaka (Kokugakuin University Baseball Team Manager)

Candidate Member List

Additional Players

• Horikoshi Keita RHP ➃ (Tohoku Fukushi University - Hanasaki Tokuharu)
• Sakurai Yorinosuke RHP ➃ (Tohoku Fukushi University - St. Catalina Gakuen)
• Yoneda Tsubasa RHP ➂ (Tokai University - Ichiko/Municipal Wakayama HS) 
• Suzuki Taisei RHP ➂ (Aoyama Gakuin University - Tokaidai Sugao)
• Miyagi Konan LHP ➂ (Waseda University - Urawa Gakuin)
• Noguchi Ren LHP ➃ (Kinki University - Seiryo)
• Fujikawa Taito LHP ➂ (Fukui University of Technology - Nishi Jouyou)
• Mori Masami C ➃ (Nara Gakuen University - Shimonoseki International HS)
• Kuroda Yoshinobu ➂ (Higashinippon International University - Kyushu International Univ. HS)

Declined to Participate (Due to injury, etc.)

• Yamazaki Taiyo ➃ (Sohka University - Teikyo Daigo)
• Takagi Hayato ➃ (Chukyo University - Eitoku HS)

Right-Handed Pitcher

• Kudo Taiki ➃ (Hokkai Gakuen University - Hokkai)
• Sato Genei ➂ (Sendai University - Kashiwagi Nougyo)
• Watanabe Kouki ➃ (University of Tokyo - Kaijo HS)
• Ito Tatsuki ➃ (Waseda University - Sendai Ikuei)
• Saito Taichi ➃ (Asia University - Mukonosou Sougo)
• Shimada Shunya ➃ (Toyo University - Kisarazu Sougo)
• Nakanishi Masaki ➃ (Aoyama Gakuin University - Chiben Wakayama)
• Kunimoto Kouga ➃ (Tsukuba University - Nagoya HS)
• Konaka Ryota ➃ (Kyushu Kyoritsu University - Kashii HS)
• Horikoshi Keita RHP ➃ (Tohoku Fukushi University - Hanasaki Tokuharu)
• Sakurai Yorinosuke RHP ➃ (Tohoku Fukushi University - St. Catalina Gakuen)
• Yoneda Tsubasa RHP ➂ (Tokai University - Ichiko/Municipal Wakayama HS) 
• Suzuki Taisei RHP ➂ (Aoyama Gakuin University - Tokaidai Sugao)

Left-Handed Pitcher

• Watanabe Issei ➃ (Sendai University - Japan Aviation HS)
• Mouri Kaito ➃ (Meiji University - Fukuoka Univ. Ohori HS)
• Yamashiro Kyohei ➃ (Asia University - Konan HS)
• Iwaki Hakua ➃ (Chuo University - Toyama Shogyo)
• Arima Gaku ➂ (Ritsumeikan University - Aikoudai Meiden)
• Miyagi Konan LHP ➂ (Waseda University - Urawa Gakuin)
• Noguchi Ren LHP ➃ (Kinki University - Seiryo)
• Fujikawa Taito LHP ➂ (Fukui University of Technology - Nishi Jouyou)

Catcher

• Kojima Taiga ➃ (Meiji University - Tokaidai Sagami)
• Watabe Kai ➂ (Aoyama Gakuin University - Chiben Wakayama)
• Maejima Ran ➂ (Asia University - Yokohama Hayato)
• Nishino Keiya ➂ (Ritsumeikan University - Kochi)
• Mori Masami C ➃ (Nara Gakuen University - Shimonoseki International HS)

Infielder

• Oda Koichiro ➃ (Aoyama Gakuin University - Chukyo HS)
• Tateishi Masahiro ➃ (Sohka University - Takagawa Gakuen)
• Shigenaga Akira ➃ (Chuo University - Osaka Toin)
• Katsuda Naru ➃ (Kinki University - Kansai Univ. Hokuyo HS)
• Matsushita Ayuto ➃ (Hosei University - Toin Gakuen)
• Maruyama Ikki ➂ (Rikkyo University - Osaka Toin)
• Tanihata Shogo ➃ (Nihon University - Seiryo)
• Umezawa Aoi ➁ (Toin Yokohama University - Fujisawa Shoryo)
• Matsubayashi Katsuma ➃ (Nara Gakuen University - Riseisha)
• Ogata Ren ➁ (Kokugakuin University - Yokohama)
• Matoba Hokuto ➃ (Asia University - Tokaidai Yamagata)
• Ohtsuka Ruan ➃ (Tokai University - Tokaidai Sagami)
• Kuroda Yoshinobu ➂ (Higashinippon International University - Kyushu International Univ. HS)

Outfielder

• Hirakawa Ren ➃ (Sendai University - Sapporo Inter. Technological HS)
• Nishihara Taichi ➃ (Jobu University - Miyazaki Shogyo)
• Sakakibara Nanato ➂ (Meiji University - Hotoku Gakuen)
• Yamagata Kyudo ➃ (Rikkyo University - Konan HS)
• Terao Kensei ➂ (Waseda University - Sakuchosei)
• Minakawa Gakuto ➃ (Chuo University - Maebashi Ikuei)
• Okashiro Kaisei ➃ (Tsukuba University - Okayama Ichinomiya)
• Miyazaki Kai ➃ (Yokohama College of Commerce - Aikoudai Meiden)
• Akiyama Shun ➃ (Chukyo University - Sendai Ikuei)
• Sugiyama Ryo ➃ (Aichi Gakuin University - Aisandai Mikawa HS)
• Sakaue Shoya ➃ (Kinki University - Kobe International Univ. HS)

Source: https://www.japan-baseball.jp/jp/news/press/20250605_1.html

Newest Update: https://www.japan-baseball.jp/jp/news/press/20250614_1.html

List of Participants in Samurai Japan University Candidate Selection Camp 2025

In accordance of preparation for the incoming "The 45th USA VS Japan Collegiate All-Star Series" that will be started by 8-13 July soon, a list of candidate player that will be selected in a special training camp of Samurai Japan has been announced, along with the schedule for the training camp and All-Star schedule as well.

Training Camp Schedule

• Date: 21-23 June 2025
• Place: Batting Palace Soseki Stadium Hiratsuka (Hiratsuka City General Park, Ohara, Hiratsuka, Kanagawa)

Manager & Coaches

• #30 [MANAGER] Horii Tetsuya (Keio University Baseball Team Manager)
• #31 [COACH] Yasue Hitoshi (Meijo University Baseball Team Manager)
• #32 [COACH] Morimoto Yoshikata (Sendai University Baseball Team Manager)
• #33 [COACH] Toriyama Yasutaka (Kokugakuin University Baseball Team Manager)

Candidate Member List

Right-Handed Pitcher

• Kudo Taiki ➃ (Hokkai Gakuen University - Hokkai)
• Sato Genei ➂ (Sendai University - Kashiwagi Nougyo)
• Yamazaki Taiyo ➃ (Sohka University - Teikyo Daigo)
• Watanabe Kouki ➃ (University of Tokyo - Kaijo HS)
• Ito Tatsuki ➃ (Waseda University - Sendai Ikuei)
• Saito Taichi ➃ (Asia University - Mukonosou Sougo)
• Shimada Shunya ➃ (Toyo University - Kisarazu Sougo)
• Nakanishi Masaki ➃ (Aoyama Gakuin University - Chiben Wakayama)
• Kunimoto Kouga ➃ (Tsukuba University - Nagoya HS)
• Takagi Hayato ➃ (Chukyo University - Eitoku HS)
• Konaka Ryota ➃ (Kyushu Kyoritsu University - Kashii HS)

Left-Handed Pitcher

• Watanabe Issei ➃ (Sendai University - Japan Aviation HS)
• Mouri Kaito ➃ (Meiji University - Fukuoka Univ. Ohori HS)
• Yamashiro Kyohei ➃ (Asia University - Konan HS)
• Iwaki Hakua ➃ (Chuo University - Toyama Shogyo)
• Arima Gaku ➂ (Ritsumeikan University - Aikoudai Meiden)

Catcher

• Kojima Taiga ➃ (Meiji University - Tokaidai Sagami)
• Watabe Kai ➂ (Aoyama Gakuin University - Chiben Wakayama)
• Maejima Ran ➂ (Asia University - Yokohama Hayato)
• Nishino Keiya ➂ (Ritsumeikan University - Kochi)

Infielder

• Oda Koichiro ➃ (Aoyama Gakuin University - Chukyo HS)
• Tateishi Masahiro ➃ (Sohka University - Takagawa Gakuen)
• Shigenaga Akira ➃ (Chuo University - Osaka Toin)
• Katsuda Naru ➃ (Kinki University - Kansai Univ. Hokuyo HS)
• Matsushita Ayuto ➃ (Hosei University - Toin Gakuen)
• Maruyama Ikki ➂ (Rikkyo University - Osaka Toin)
• Tanihata Shogo ➃ (Nihon University - Seiryo)
• Umezawa Aoi ➁ (Toin Yokohama University - Fujisawa Shoryo)
• Matsubayashi Katsuma ➃ (Nara Gakuen University - Riseisha)
• Ogata Ren ➂ (Kokugakuin University - Yokohama)
• Matoba Hokuto ➃ (Asia University - Tokaidai Yamagata)
• Ohtsuka Ruan ➃ (Tokai University - Tokaidai Sagami)

Outfielder

• Hirakawa Ren ➃ (Sendai University - Sapporo Inter. Technological HS)
• Nishihara Taichi ➃ (Jobu University - Miyazaki Shogyo)
• Sakakibara Nanato ➂ (Meiji University - Hotoku Gakuen)
• Yamagata Kyudo ➃ (Rikkyo University - Konan HS)
• Terao Kensei ➂ (Waseda University - Sakuchosei)
• Minakawa Gakuto ➃ (Chuo University - Maebashi Ikuei)
• Okashiro Kaisei ➃ (Tsukuba University - Okayama Ichinomiya)
• Miyazaki Kai ➃ (Yokohama College of Commerce - Aikoudai Meiden)
• Akiyama Shun ➃ (Chukyo University - Sendai Ikuei)
• Sugiyama Ryo ➃ (Aichi Gakuin University - Aisandai Mikawa HS)
• Sakaue Shoya ➃ (Kinki University - Kobe International Univ. HS)

Source: https://www.japan-baseball.jp/jp/news/press/20250605_1.html

Japan National Collegiate Baseball Championship 2025

Main Information

• Event Name: The 74th Japan National Collegiate Baseball Championship (第74回全日本大学野球選手権大会, Dai'nanajuuyon-kai Zen'Nippon Daigaku Yakyuu Senshuken Taikai)
• Date: 9-15 June 2025
• Place: Meiji Jingu Stadium, Tokyo Dome
• Total of Participants: 27 schools
• Streaming: NHK TV (Final game), JSPORTS (TV & On-demand)
• Winner: Tohoku Fukushi University (First time in 7 years—since 2018)