Kichiro Tanaka is Content Manager at Jasumo, the Tokyo-based consultancy that helps international visitors experience Japan without the barriers. He oversees Jasumo's event listings and guides, making sure every page gives overseas visitors accurate dates, venue details and ticket information, and explains clearly the practical steps (Japanese-only registration, phone verification, payment, ticket collection) that can stand between a visitor and the event. He works with Jasumo's ticket and concierge desk in Tokyo, so that what is published reflects how things actually work on the ground.
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October 8, 2026 at 10:00 am
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November 1, 2026 at 3:30 pm
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The semi-finals of the Nara Prefectural Tournament of the National High School Soccer Championship will take place at Kashihara Athletic Field, in Kashihara, Nara Prefecture on 1 November 2026 with two matches starting at 11:05 and 13:30.
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We understand why you are here
Buying tickets to events from, outside Japan is really hard and most people don’t realize how tough it is until they’ve already made an attempt. If any of the following sounds like something you’ve experienced then you’re in the spot.
- Your credit card was decline at checkout, with no explanation
- You were ask for a Japanese phone number you do not have
- The whole checkout was in Japanese and you could not get past it
- You need tickets at short notice and cannot afford to keep trying
- The event sold out before you worked out what to do
- You found a seller online but you are not confident the tickets are genuine
- You are not sure how a ticket would even reach you while you are travelling
What Jasumo does about it
- We buy the ticket for you, in Japan, on your behalf
- We handle the entire Japanese side, so no Japanese card or phone number is need from you
- We keep looking after an event has sold out, through our wider network
- We authenticate every ticket as genuine before it reaches you
- We deliver to your hotel or accommodation in Japan, or guide you through an electronic ticket
- We tell you exactly what to do on the day
- You are supporte in English from your first message to the night itself
Jasumo is a Tokyo-based ticket concierge in Minato-ku. You tell us the show you want; we deal with the Japanese side and get the ticket into your hands in Japan.
Dates, venues and ticket prices
| Date | Venue | City | Doors and Start |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 November 2026 (Sunday) | Kashihara Athletic Field (sponsored name to be confirmed) | Kashihara, Nara Prefecture | Doors 10:00. Match 1 kicks off at 11:05. Match 2 kicks off at 13:30. Participating schools: To be confirmed |
| Category | General price level (JPY) | USD reference |
|---|---|---|
| General admission | Around ¥1,000 | Around USD 6 to 7 |
| General admission, junior and senior high school students | Around ¥500 | Around USD 3 to 4 |
Ticket prices vary by date, seat category and availability, and change over time with demand. The figures above are a general guide to what seats for this event have listed at.
The final price for your order is confirm after we discuss your requirements, because availability and delivery differ from event to event.
Ticket format: paper tickets collected in Japan (to be confirm for your order).
Why the Nara semi-finals matter in Japan
The National High School Soccer Championship is the winter tournament that decides the champion among Japanese high school football teams. The Nara Prefectural Tournament is the qualifying competition that sends Nara’s representative to it. The semi-finals in Kashihara therefore decide which two schools contest the Nara final with a place in the tournament at the turn of the year at stake.
The national tournament has been part of school life for more than a century and is a fixture of the winter sporting calendar. For players the Nara Prefectural Tournament is the most important competition of their school years. Crowds at these matches are made up of classmates, parents, former pupils and local residents and the stands often carry the sound of school brass bands and organised cheering.
Admission to the Nara semi-finals is modest with a discounted category for senior high school students. The atmosphere is that of a local community gathering behind its schools than a commercial spectacle. Both semi-finals are played on one day at Kashihara Athletic Field in Kashihara so a single ticket covers two matches.
For a visitor in Nara Prefecture around 1 November 2026 the Nara semi-finals offer an unscripted view of Japanese school football among local supporters close, to the historic heartland of Nara.
How you receive your tickets
We secure tickets by using a network of sources throughout Japan. This network includes event organisers, official ticketing platforms, event owners and the verified resale market when an event has sold out. Before a ticket reaches you we make sure that each ticket is genuine.
How you receive tickets depends on the ticket format for the event and the ticketing agency involved. If a ticket is a ticket we send it by secure courier or by Japan Post to your hotel or accommodation in Japan. If a ticket is electronic we manage the process. Guide you through the ticketing application that the event uses so that you know exactly what to do on the day. If tickets must be collect in Japan we tell you where to go and what to bring. We confirm the method for your event when we confirm your order and you receive support, in English throughout.
Venue and access
Kashihara Athletic Field, Kashihara, Nara Prefecture
Kashihara Athletic Field is an athletics and football stadium located in Kashihara Park in the city of Kashihara, Nara Prefecture. The field is usually use for athletics events, school sports activities and local football matches. The seating capacity is still to be confirm. On November 1 2026 two matches will be play one after the other so fans should plan for a day outside. The closest station is Kashihara-jingumae, which is served by the Kintetsu Kashihara Line, the Kintetsu Minami-Osaka Line and the Kintetsu Yoshino Line. It is a 15-minute walk, from the station though this distance is still to be confirm. A known landmark nearby is the Kashihara Jingu shrine.
Frequently Asked Questions: Nara Prefectural Tournament
Yes, international visitors can obtain tickets for the Nara semi-finals through Jasumo. We purchase the tickets in Japan on your behalf, so no Japanese card or phone number is need from you.
Your order made up of the ticket price, the cost of the platforms we use to purchase your ticket, and our service fee. Every event and order is different, so for full details and a price for your specific order, please contact us.
Jasumo keeps looking for tickets after an event has sold out, through our wider network in Japan. Availability for the Nara semi-finals at Kashihara Athletic Field is confirm when you contact us.
Tickets for the Nara semi-finals are expected to be collect in Japan, and we tell you where to go and what to bring. We confirm the method for your order when we confirm your booking.
The semi-finals of the Nara Prefectural Tournament are held on Sunday 1 November 2026 at Kashihara Athletic Field in Kashihara, Nara Prefecture. Doors open at 10:00, and the two matches kick off at 11:05 and 13:30.
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