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[Top 3 Players Who Are Best at Knuckle Techniques] Koki Niwa: "Tomokazu Harimoto is No. 1"
NOVEMBER 2026
BEST 3 chosen by Koki Niwa (Carelitz & Partners)
The dawn of a new era that began with “one gold medal” — Japan’s men defeat China to win the Team title —
OCTOBER 2026 | TAKAGI Mina
Japan top China for a long-awaited men’s Team gold. Ace Tomokazu. HARIMOTO: “The goal isn’t just to take one point.”
"Pounding the Rock" — The path to defeating the reigning champions China: the frustration and resolve carried by the ace
OCTOBER 2026 | Masato Suzuki
Days spent challenging China’s fortress. The accumulated “one shot”
It has been 29 long years since a Japanese men’s team last beat China, a feat not seen since the 1997 Asian Team Cup. “Win it, so just wait.”
SEPTEMBER 2026 | Noboru Konno
“Harimoto played with truly incredible concentration, and in a great match he passed the baton to Matsushima,” said Coach Kishikawa
Tomokazu. HARIMOTO: “I was frustrated when a player came along who could overtake my ranking, but at the same time, I’m grateful.”
SEPTEMBER 2026 | Manabu Nakagawa
I found the issues from the loss at US Smash and reviewed everything, including how I practice
Tomokazu Harimoto: "The fact that I was able to get to the point where I could unsettle my opponent with tactics is tremendously valuable."
JUNE 2026 | Manabu Nakagawa
Tomokazu Harimoto: "The fact that I was able to take it to the point where my tactics could confuse my Opponent is extremely valuable."
Tomokazu Harimoto “The Truth About Yokohama” (Part 1) “I changed my way of thinking about table tennis 180 degrees”
JUNE 2026 | Manabu Nakagawa
A hard-earned victory of resolve in Yokohama. What, hidden behind it, is the little-known truth?