Kantoh Collegiate American Football Association Explained
Kantoh Collegiate American Football Association |
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Sports: | 1 (American football) |
Region: | Kanto, Japan |
The Kantoh Collegiate American Football Association is an American college football league made up of colleges and universities in the Kanto region of Japan.
Overview
The Kantoh League is a major college football league in eastern Japan. The league is divided into seven divisions.
The winner of the league goes on to play in the Koshien Bowl against a team from the West Japan. The winner of the bowl may advance to play the champion of the X-League in the Rice Bowl.
Member schools
Division 1
Prior to the 2014 season, the Kantoh league had two conferences. The winners of each conference would then play in the Azuma Bowl, to determine league champion. Starting in 2014, the league switched to a two division format, the Top 8 and Big 8. With the new format, there would be no championship game and the Top 8 conference would be the highest level of play, making the winner of that division the overall conference champion.[1] [2]
Top 8
Institution | 日本語 | Location | Founded | Type | Enrollment | Nickname | Colors |
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Chuo University | 中央大学 | Hachiōji, Tokyo | 1885 | Private | 25,474 | Racoons | Blue |
Hosei University | 法政大学 | Tokyo | 1880 | Private | 28,000 | Orange | Blue and Orange |
J. F. Oberlin University | 桜美林大学 | Machida, Tokyo | 1921 | Private | | | Maroon and Gold |
Meiji University | 明治大学 | Tokyo | 1881 | Private | 33,000 | Griffins | Gold, Navy, and Yellow[3] |
Nihon University | 日本大学 | Chiyoda, Tokyo | 1889 | Private | 68,817 | Phoenix | Red and White |
Rikkyo University | 立教大学 | Toshima, Tokyo | 1874 | Private | 19,341 | Rushers | Purple and White |
University of Tokyo | 東京大学 | Tokyo | 1877 | Public | 28,697 | Warriors | Blue |
Waseda University | 早稲田大学 | Shinjuku, Tokyo | 1882 | Private | 44,295 | Big Bears | Maroon and White | |
Big 8
Institution | 日本語 | Location | Founded | Type | Enrollment | Nickname | Colors |
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Aoyama Gakuin University | 青山学院大学 | Shibuya, Tokyo | 1874 | Private | 19,993 | Lightning | Green and White |
Kanagawa University | 神奈川大学 | Kanagawa-ku, Yokohama | 1929 | Private | 18,445 | Atoms | |
Keio University | 慶應義塾大学 | Minato, Tokyo | 1858 | Private | 33,825 | Unicorns | Red and Blue |
Kokushikan University | 国士舘大学 | Setagaya | 1917 | Private | | Rhinoceros | |
Komazawa University | 駒澤大學 | Setagaya, Tokyo | 1592 | Private | 16,000 | Blue Tide | |
Meiji Gakuin University | 明治学院大学 | Yokohama | 1863 | Private | | Saints | |
Nippon Sport Science University | 日本体育大学 | Setagaya, Tokyo | 1893 | Private | | Triumphant Lion | |
Yokohama National University | 横浜国立大学 | Yokohama | 1876 | Public | 7,471 | Mastiffs | Blue and Orange | |
Division 2
Block A
Institution | 日本語 | Location | Founded | Type | Enrollment | Nickname | Colors |
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Seikei University | 成蹊大学 | Musashino, Tokyo | 1906 | Private | | Zelkovas | |
Tokyo Gakugei University | 東京学芸大学 | Tokyo | 1873 | National | 5,081 | Snails | |
University of Tsukuba | 筑波大学 | Tsukuba, Ibaraki | 1872 | National | | Excaliburs | |
Gakushuin University | 学習院大学 | Toshima, Tokyo | 1847 | Private | 8,000 | Generals | |
Teikyo University | 帝京大学 | Itabashi, Tokyo | 1931 | Private | 21,000 | Assassins | |
Tokyo University of Agriculture | 東京農業大学 | Setagaya, Tokyo | 1891 | Private | | Assassins | |
National Defense Academy | 防衛大学校 | Yokosuka, Kanagawa | 1953 | Public | | Cadets | |
Tokai University | 東海大学 | Tokyo | 1924 | Private | 26,120 | Tritons | | |
Block B
Institution | 日本語 | Location | Founded | Type | Enrollment | Nickname | Colors |
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Senshu University | 専修大学 | Chiyoda, Tokyo | 1880 | Private | 20,176 | Green Machine | Green |
Sophia University | 上智大学 | Chiyoda, Tokyo | 1913 | Private | 10,528 | Golden Eagles | |
Hitotsubashi University | 一橋大学 | Kunitachi, Tokyo | 1876 | Public | 4,500 | Crimson | Crimson |
Tokyo Tech | 東京工業大学 | Tokyo | 1881 | National | 4,940 | Buffaloes | |
Seijo University | 成城大学 | Setagaya, Tokyo | 1950 | Private | | Orange Beams | |
Toyo University | 東洋大学 | Tokyo | 1887 | Private | | Vikings | |
Takushoku University | 拓殖大学 | Tokyo | 1900 | Private | | Rattlesnakes | Orange and Black |
Kanto Gakuin University | 関東学院大学 | Kanazawa-ku, Yokohama | 1884 | Private | 12,307 | Hurricanes | | |
Division 3
A Block
B Block
Institution | 日本語 | Location | Founded | Type | Enrollment | Nickname | Colors |
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International Christian University | 玉川大学 | Mitaka, Tokyo | 1949 | Private (Christian) | 3,171 | Apostles | |
University of Electro-Communications | 電気通信大学 | Chōfu, Tokyo | 1918 | National | 5,300 | Crashers | |
Dokkyo University | 獨協大学 | Sōka, Saitama | 1883 | Private | 9,050 | Green Monsters | |
Tokyo Metropolitan University | 東京都立大学 | Hachiōji, Tokyo | 1949 | Public | 8,538 | Scrappers | |
Asia University of Japan | 亜細亜大学 | Musashino, Tokyo | 1941 | Private | 7,006 | Angels | |
Chiba University of Commerce | 千葉商科大学 | Ichikawa, Chiba | 1950 | Private | | | | |
C Block
D Block
Institution | 日本語 | Location | Founded | Type | Enrollment | Nickname | Colors |
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Tokyo University of Science | 東京理科大学 | Shinjuku, Tokyo | 1881 | Private | 20,187 | Rascals | |
Tokyo University of Foreign Studies | 東京外国語大学 | Fuchū, Tokyo | 1873 | National | 4,342 | Phantoms | |
Sōka University | 創価大学 | Hachiōji, Tokyo | 1971 | Private | 8,143 | Blue Lions | |
Tamagawa University | 玉川大学 | Machida, Tokyo | 1929 | Private | | Stallions | |
Yokohama City University | 横浜市立大学 | Yokohama, Kanagawa | 1882 | Public | 4,855 | Fighting Seagulls | |
Saitama University | 埼玉大学 | Saitama, Saitama | 1873 | National | 8400 | Primrose | |
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Area League
A Block
B Block
C Block
Medical and Dental Division
1st Division
2nd Division
A Block
B Block
Notes and References
- Web site: Kantō League Division I 2015. American Football in Japan. December 3, 2015.
- Web site: Kanto heavyweights set to meet with title hanging in balance. 21 November 2013 . Japan Times. December 3, 2015.
- Web site: Meiji Griffins Team Info. Meiji Griffins football. November 26, 2015.