Mitsubishi Yowa Kai (三菱養和会) commonly referred to as simply Mitsubishi Yowa or Yowa-kai is a Japanese multisports club based in Sugamo, Tokyo. The club is best known for its football section, also known as Mitsubishi Yowa S.C which has a distinguished record in youth player development.[1] In recent years, Mitsubishi Yowa S.C has continued to contribute to the Samurai Blue, with players such as Yuki Soma, Keito Nakamura and Henry Hiroki Mochizuki all earning international caps under Hajime Moriyasu.
In the past, their graduates such as Kokichi Kimura, Yuichiro Nagai, Yoshizumi Ogawa and Junya Tanaka have represented the national team, establishing Mitsubishi Yowa as a leading pleyer development club in Japan.
History
The Mitsubishi Yowa Club was originally founded in 1914 as the Mitsubishi Club by Mitsubishi Goshi Kaisha. Over the years, it evolved through various restructurings and name changes. In 1940, it became the Mitsubishi Yowa Association, separating from the company. The organization opened its membership beyond Mitsubishi employees in 1946.
Further developments included the establishment of the Mitsubishi Yowa Club in 1956, followed by the Mitsubishi Sports Club in 1975. Finally, in 1981, these three entities—Mitsubishi Yowa Association, Mitsubishi Yowa Club, and Mitsubishi Sports Club—merged to form the present-day Mitsubishi Yowa Club.
Sports facilities
The sports facilities at Mitsubishi include two main locations in Tokyo:
These facilities support a variety of sports, including football, tennis, gymnastics, swimming, rugby, judo, kendo, and golf.
- Sugamo Sports Center (Toshima Ward) – A multi-purpose facility with a gymnasium, swimming pool, martial arts hall, golf practice area, fitness gym, and artificial turf (3G) field for football, rugby, and other sports.
- Chofu Ground (Chofu City) – Features a 3G pitch and two sand-filled artificial grass tennis courts.
Honours
- Japan Club Youth Football Cup
- Winners: 1980, 1983, 2014
- U-15 Prince Takamado Cup
- Winners: 1994, 1997
Notable graduates from the football section
1960s births
1970s births
1980s births
1990s births
2000s births
External links
References
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