All Japan Intercollegiate Basketball Championship
Encyclopedia
All Japan Intercollegiate Basketball Championship(全日本大学バスケットボール選手権大会 zen nippon daigaku Basukettoboru senshuken taikai)is an annual nationwide intercollegiate basketball
Basketball
Basketball is a team sport in which two teams of five players try to score points by throwing or "shooting" a ball through the top of a basketball hoop while following a set of rules...

 tournament. It is the largest scale amateur sport event in Japan.

The tournament, organized by the All Japan Intercollegiate Basketball Federation and Asahi Shimbun
Asahi Shimbun
The is the second most circulated out of the five national newspapers in Japan. Its circulation, which was 7.96 million for its morning edition and 3.1 million for its evening edition as of June 2010, was second behind that of Yomiuri Shimbun...

, takes place in December at Yoyogi National Gymnasium
Yoyogi National Gymnasium
is an arena in Yoyogi Park, Tokyo, Japan which is famous for its suspension roof design.It was designed by Kenzo Tange and built between 1961 and 1964 to house swimming and diving events in the 1964 Summer Olympics. A separate annex was used for the basketball competition at those same games...


Previous winners

men
  • 1949 - Keio
    Keio University
    ,abbreviated as Keio or Keidai , is a Japanese university located in Minato, Tokyo. It is known as the oldest institute of higher education in Japan. Founder Fukuzawa Yukichi originally established it as a school for Western studies in 1858 in Edo . It has eleven campuses in Tokyo and Kanagawa...

  • 1950 - Keio
  • 1951 - Keio
  • 1952 - Rikkyo
    Rikkyo University
    , also known as Saint Paul's University, is a private university, based on Christian precepts, in Ikebukuro, Tokyo. There is a suburban campus in Niiza in nearby Saitama.It is known for its liberal climate symbolized by the motto -History:...

  • 1953 - Tokyo Kyoiku
    University of Tsukuba
    is located in the city of Tsukuba, Ibaraki Prefecture in the Kantō region of Japan. The University has 28 college clusters and schools with a total of around 15,000 students...

  • 1954 - Rikkyo
  • 1955 - Rikkyo
  • 1956 - Nihon
    Nihon University
    Nihon University is the largest university in Japan. Akiyoshi Yamada, the minister of justice, founded Nihon Law School in October 1889....

  • 1957 - Keio
  • 1958 - Rikkyo
  • 1959 - Keio
  • 1960 - Meiji
    Meiji University
    is a private university in Tokyo and Kawasaki, founded in 1881 by three lawyers of the Meiji era, Kishimoto Tatsuo, Miyagi Kōzō, and Yashiro Misao. It is one of the largest and most prestigious Japanese universities in Tokyo, Japan....

  • 1961 - Rikkyo
  • 1962 - Rikkyo
  • 1963 - Meiji
  • 1964 - Meiji
  • 1965 - Nihon
  • 1966 - Nihon
  • 1967 - Chuo
    Chuo University
    Chuo University is a one of the Japanese leading universities. Thus it is competitive in several rankings such as shown below.-General Rankings:The university has been ranked 27th, 25th, 34th during 2008-2010 respectively in the ranking "Truly Strong Universities" by Toyo Keizai.-Research...

  • 1968 - Waseda
    Waseda University
    , abbreviated as , is one of the most prestigious private universities in Japan and Asia. Its main campuses are located in the northern part of Shinjuku, Tokyo. Founded in 1882 as Tokyo Senmon Gakko, the institution was renamed "Waseda University" in 1902. It is known for its liberal climate...

  • 1969 - Nippon Sport Science
    Nippon Sport Science University
    is a private university with campuses in Setagaya, Tokyo and Aoba-ku, Yokohama. The precursor of the school was founded 1893, and it was chartered as a university in 1949...

  • 1970 - Meiji
  • 1971 - Meiji
  • 1972 - Meiji
  • 1973 - Nihon
  • 1974 - Meiji
  • 1975 - Meiji
  • 1976 - Meiji
  • 1977 - Hosei
    Hosei University
    is a private university based in Tokyo, Japan.The university originated in a school of law, Tōkyō Hōgakusha , established in 1880, and the following year renamed Tōkyō Hōgakkō . This was from 1883 headed by Dr. Gustave Emile Boissonade, and was heavily influenced by the French legal tradition...

  • 1978 - Nippon Sport Science
  • 1979 - Chuo
  • 1980 - Nihon
  • 1981 - Nippon Sport Science
  • 1982 - Nippon Sport Science
  • 1983 - Nihon
  • 1984 - Nihon
  • 1985 - Nippon Sport Science
  • 1986 - Takushoku
    Takushoku University
    Takushoku University is a private university in Japan. It was founded in 1900 by Prince Taro Katsura . The university is located in Tokyo and has two campuses: the main campus in the Bunkyō district, and a satellite campus in the Hachiōji district...

  • 1987 - Nippon Sport Science
  • 1988 - Chuo
  • 1989 - Nippon Sport Science
  • 1990 - Nippon Sport Science
  • 1991 - Nippon Sport Science
  • 1992 - Nihon
  • 1993 - Nihon
  • 1994 - Takushoku
  • 1995 - Nihon
  • 1996 - Nippon Sport Science
  • 1997 - Nippon Sport Science
  • 1998 - Nippon Sport Science
  • 1999 - Nippon Sport Science
  • 2000 - Aoyama Gakuin
    Aoyama Gakuin University
    , abbreviated AGU, is a Japanese Christian university in Shibuya near Omotesandō, Tokyo, Japan. Aoyama Gakuin University is part of a comprehensive educational institute called Aoyama Gakuin, which includes a kindergarten, an elementary school, junior and senior high schools, and a women's junior...

  • 2001 - Nippon Sport Science
  • 2002 - Senshu
    Senshu University
    is a private university in Chiyoda, Tokyo, Japan. Former "Senshu College" was founded in 1880, the first school in Japan comprising Economics and Law Departments to systematically offer a specialized educational curriculum in the Japanese language....

  • 2003 - Nihon
  • 2004 - Keio
  • 2005 - Tokai
    Tokai University
    is a private university in Tokyo, Japan. It was established in 1943 by Shigeyoshi Matsumae, who had formerly been the engineering president of the Ministry of Communications...

  • 2006 - Tokai
  • 2007 - Aoyama Gakuin
  • 2008 - Keio


  • women
    • 1954 - Nara Women's University
      Nara Women's University
      Nara Women's University , is one of two national women's universities in Japan, located in Nara. The other one is the Ochanomizu University.-Overview:...

    • 1955 - Japan Women's Junior College of Physical Education
    • 1956 - Suino fukushoku University Junior College
    • 1957 - Japan Women's Junior College of Physical Education
    • 1958 - Suino fukushoku University Junior College
    • 1959 - Nippon Sport Science University
      Nippon Sport Science University
      is a private university with campuses in Setagaya, Tokyo and Aoba-ku, Yokohama. The precursor of the school was founded 1893, and it was chartered as a university in 1949...

    • 1960 - Anjo Gakuen university Department of Junior College
    • 1961 - Anjo Gakuen university Department of Junior College
    • 1962 - Anjo Gakuen university Department of Junior College
    • 1963 - Anjo Gakuen university Department of Junior College
    • 1964 - Anjo Gakuen university Department of Junior College
    • 1965 - Anjo Gakuen university Department of Junior College
    • 1966 - Nippon Sport Science University
      Nippon Sport Science University
      is a private university with campuses in Setagaya, Tokyo and Aoba-ku, Yokohama. The precursor of the school was founded 1893, and it was chartered as a university in 1949...

    • 1967 - Nippon Sport Science University
      Nippon Sport Science University
      is a private university with campuses in Setagaya, Tokyo and Aoba-ku, Yokohama. The precursor of the school was founded 1893, and it was chartered as a university in 1949...

    • 1968 - Nippon Sport Science University
      Nippon Sport Science University
      is a private university with campuses in Setagaya, Tokyo and Aoba-ku, Yokohama. The precursor of the school was founded 1893, and it was chartered as a university in 1949...

    • 1969 - Nippon Sport Science University
      Nippon Sport Science University
      is a private university with campuses in Setagaya, Tokyo and Aoba-ku, Yokohama. The precursor of the school was founded 1893, and it was chartered as a university in 1949...

    • 1970 - Anjo Gakuen university
    • 1971 - Nippon Sport Science University
      Nippon Sport Science University
      is a private university with campuses in Setagaya, Tokyo and Aoba-ku, Yokohama. The precursor of the school was founded 1893, and it was chartered as a university in 1949...

    • 1972 - Nippon Sport Science University
      Nippon Sport Science University
      is a private university with campuses in Setagaya, Tokyo and Aoba-ku, Yokohama. The precursor of the school was founded 1893, and it was chartered as a university in 1949...

    • 1973 - Nippon Sport Science University
      Nippon Sport Science University
      is a private university with campuses in Setagaya, Tokyo and Aoba-ku, Yokohama. The precursor of the school was founded 1893, and it was chartered as a university in 1949...

    • 1974 - Ichinoseki Junior college
  • 1975 - Nippon Sport Science University
    Nippon Sport Science University
    is a private university with campuses in Setagaya, Tokyo and Aoba-ku, Yokohama. The precursor of the school was founded 1893, and it was chartered as a university in 1949...

  • 1976 - Shoinhigashi Women's Junior College
    Shoinhigashi Women's Junior College
    is a a private women's junior college in Osaka, Osaka, Japan. The precursor of the school was founded in 1937, and it was chartered as a university in 1966.- External links :*...

  • 1977 - University of Tsukuba
    University of Tsukuba
    is located in the city of Tsukuba, Ibaraki Prefecture in the Kantō region of Japan. The University has 28 college clusters and schools with a total of around 15,000 students...

  • 1978 - Nippon Sport Science University
    Nippon Sport Science University
    is a private university with campuses in Setagaya, Tokyo and Aoba-ku, Yokohama. The precursor of the school was founded 1893, and it was chartered as a university in 1949...

  • 1979 - Nippon Sport Science University
    Nippon Sport Science University
    is a private university with campuses in Setagaya, Tokyo and Aoba-ku, Yokohama. The precursor of the school was founded 1893, and it was chartered as a university in 1949...

  • 1980 - University of Tsukuba
    University of Tsukuba
    is located in the city of Tsukuba, Ibaraki Prefecture in the Kantō region of Japan. The University has 28 college clusters and schools with a total of around 15,000 students...

  • 1981 - Nippon Sport Science University
    Nippon Sport Science University
    is a private university with campuses in Setagaya, Tokyo and Aoba-ku, Yokohama. The precursor of the school was founded 1893, and it was chartered as a university in 1949...

  • 1982 - University of Tsukuba
    University of Tsukuba
    is located in the city of Tsukuba, Ibaraki Prefecture in the Kantō region of Japan. The University has 28 college clusters and schools with a total of around 15,000 students...

  • 1983 - Aichi Gakusen University
    Aichi Gakusen University
    is a private university with campuses in Okazaki, Aichi and Toyota, Aichi, Japan. The school was established in 1966 as a women's college. Later it became co-educational....

  • 1984 - University of Tsukuba
    University of Tsukuba
    is located in the city of Tsukuba, Ibaraki Prefecture in the Kantō region of Japan. The University has 28 college clusters and schools with a total of around 15,000 students...

  • 1985 - University of Tsukuba
    University of Tsukuba
    is located in the city of Tsukuba, Ibaraki Prefecture in the Kantō region of Japan. The University has 28 college clusters and schools with a total of around 15,000 students...

  • 1986 - University of Tsukuba
    University of Tsukuba
    is located in the city of Tsukuba, Ibaraki Prefecture in the Kantō region of Japan. The University has 28 college clusters and schools with a total of around 15,000 students...

  • 1987 - University of Tsukuba
    University of Tsukuba
    is located in the city of Tsukuba, Ibaraki Prefecture in the Kantō region of Japan. The University has 28 college clusters and schools with a total of around 15,000 students...

  • 1988 - Aichi Gakusen University
    Aichi Gakusen University
    is a private university with campuses in Okazaki, Aichi and Toyota, Aichi, Japan. The school was established in 1966 as a women's college. Later it became co-educational....

  • 1989 - Nippon Sport Science University
    Nippon Sport Science University
    is a private university with campuses in Setagaya, Tokyo and Aoba-ku, Yokohama. The precursor of the school was founded 1893, and it was chartered as a university in 1949...

  • 1990 - Nippon Sport Science University
    Nippon Sport Science University
    is a private university with campuses in Setagaya, Tokyo and Aoba-ku, Yokohama. The precursor of the school was founded 1893, and it was chartered as a university in 1949...

  • 1991 - Aichi Gakusen University
    Aichi Gakusen University
    is a private university with campuses in Okazaki, Aichi and Toyota, Aichi, Japan. The school was established in 1966 as a women's college. Later it became co-educational....

  • 1992 - Aichi Gakusen University
    Aichi Gakusen University
    is a private university with campuses in Okazaki, Aichi and Toyota, Aichi, Japan. The school was established in 1966 as a women's college. Later it became co-educational....

  • 1993 - Aichi Gakusen University
    Aichi Gakusen University
    is a private university with campuses in Okazaki, Aichi and Toyota, Aichi, Japan. The school was established in 1966 as a women's college. Later it became co-educational....

  • 1994 - Aichi Gakusen University
    Aichi Gakusen University
    is a private university with campuses in Okazaki, Aichi and Toyota, Aichi, Japan. The school was established in 1966 as a women's college. Later it became co-educational....

  • 1995 - Nippon Sport Science University
    Nippon Sport Science University
    is a private university with campuses in Setagaya, Tokyo and Aoba-ku, Yokohama. The precursor of the school was founded 1893, and it was chartered as a university in 1949...

  • 1996 - Aichi Gakusen University
    Aichi Gakusen University
    is a private university with campuses in Okazaki, Aichi and Toyota, Aichi, Japan. The school was established in 1966 as a women's college. Later it became co-educational....

  • 1997 - Aichi Gakusen University
    Aichi Gakusen University
    is a private university with campuses in Okazaki, Aichi and Toyota, Aichi, Japan. The school was established in 1966 as a women's college. Later it became co-educational....

  • 1998 - Aichi Gakusen University
    Aichi Gakusen University
    is a private university with campuses in Okazaki, Aichi and Toyota, Aichi, Japan. The school was established in 1966 as a women's college. Later it became co-educational....

  • 1999 - Aichi Gakusen University
    Aichi Gakusen University
    is a private university with campuses in Okazaki, Aichi and Toyota, Aichi, Japan. The school was established in 1966 as a women's college. Later it became co-educational....

  • 2000 - Aichi Gakusen University
    Aichi Gakusen University
    is a private university with campuses in Okazaki, Aichi and Toyota, Aichi, Japan. The school was established in 1966 as a women's college. Later it became co-educational....

  • 2001 - Nippon Sport Science University
    Nippon Sport Science University
    is a private university with campuses in Setagaya, Tokyo and Aoba-ku, Yokohama. The precursor of the school was founded 1893, and it was chartered as a university in 1949...

  • 2002 - Nippon Sport Science University
    Nippon Sport Science University
    is a private university with campuses in Setagaya, Tokyo and Aoba-ku, Yokohama. The precursor of the school was founded 1893, and it was chartered as a university in 1949...

  • 2003 - Nippon Sport Science University
    Nippon Sport Science University
    is a private university with campuses in Setagaya, Tokyo and Aoba-ku, Yokohama. The precursor of the school was founded 1893, and it was chartered as a university in 1949...

  • 2005 - Shoin University
    Shoin University
    *Shoin UniversitySeveral different Japanese institutions of higher learning also contain the name Shoin.*Kobe Shoin Women's University*Osaka Shoin Women's College*Shoin Higashi Junior Women's College...

  • 2006 - Nippon Sport Science University
    Nippon Sport Science University
    is a private university with campuses in Setagaya, Tokyo and Aoba-ku, Yokohama. The precursor of the school was founded 1893, and it was chartered as a university in 1949...

  • 2007 - Osaka University of Health and Sport Sciences
    Osaka University of Health and Sport Sciences
    is a private university in the town of Kumatori in Osaka Prefecture, Japan. The school was established in 1965.- Notable alumni :*Atsushi Yamamoto, athlete*Hiromitsu Takagi, baseball player*Hiroyoshi Kuwabara, football player*Hitoshi Wataida, baseball umpire...

  • 2008 - Takushoku University
    Takushoku University
    Takushoku University is a private university in Japan. It was founded in 1900 by Prince Taro Katsura . The university is located in Tokyo and has two campuses: the main campus in the Bunkyō district, and a satellite campus in the Hachiōji district...

  • 2010 - Takushoku University
    Takushoku University
    Takushoku University is a private university in Japan. It was founded in 1900 by Prince Taro Katsura . The university is located in Tokyo and has two campuses: the main campus in the Bunkyō district, and a satellite campus in the Hachiōji district...



  • See also

    • NCAA Men's Division I Basketball Championship
      NCAA Men's Division I Basketball Championship
      The NCAA Men's Division I Basketball Championship is a single-elimination tournament held each spring in the United States, featuring 68 college basketball teams, to determine the national championship in the top tier of college basketball...

    • NCAA Women's Division I Basketball Championship
      NCAA Women's Division I Basketball Championship
      The NCAA Women's Division I Championship is an annual college basketball tournament for women. Held each April, the Women's Championship was inaugurated in the 1981–82 season...

    • All Japan Basketball Championships
    The source of this article is wikipedia, the free encyclopedia.  The text of this article is licensed under the GFDL.
     
    x
    OK