Coach Introduction

Here are the coaches who teach at Honmachi Table Tennis Center.

Rin Yoshimura(Yoshimura Rin)

Battle type
Alma mater
Battle history: Participated in the 2014 All-Japan Hopes Table Tennis Tournament (Team Competition)
Reiwa 1st Year (2019) All-Japan High School Table Tennis Championships, Singles Division 2, Hiroshima Prefecture Representative
Participated in the 2019 Chugoku High School Table Tennis Championships (Singles and Team Competitions)
Participation in the 2021 Chugoku High School Table Tennis Championships (Team and Doubles Competitions)
Reiwa 5th Year All Japan Club Table Tennis Championships, Women's Open Division, Team Competition: Top 16
Special skill: Backhand drive, angled shot
date of birth: January 17, 2004
A word from the instructor: I want to share the joy of table tennis with everyone!
I will do my best to support everyone's improvement by providing instruction tailored to each individual!
thank you!
Movie: [New Coach Introduction] Rin Yoshimura | Private lessons available at Honmachi Table Tennis Center!

Rika Hirata(Hirata Rika)

Battle type
Alma mater
Battle history: • 6th place in the girls' singles at the 46th All-Japan Junior High School Table Tennis Tournament in 2015
• 2018 Chugoku High School Championships Doubles Champion • 2018 All-Japan High School Selection Tournament Top 8
• Winner of the 2022 Kanto Student Autumn League Division 1
• Participated in the All Japan Corporate Championships (singles and doubles) on June 7, 2023.
Special skill: Counter drive, back hit
date of birth: October 8, 2000
A word from the instructor: Whether you're just starting out or looking to improve your skills, we welcome everyone!
Leave the left-handed solutions to us!!
Movie: [From a prestigious school] 6th place in the All-Japan Junior High School Championships & Champion of the Kanto Division 1! Introducing the talented left-handed coach, Rika Hirata.

Miharu Umeda(Umeda Miharu)

Battle type
Alma mater
Battle history: Participated in the 2018 All Japan Championships (Cadet) in both doubles and singles.
China High School Table Tennis Championships, Singles Round of 16
Participation in the 2021 All Japan Championships (Junior) Singles
Participant in the 2022 Inter-High School Championships Singles Tournament
Special skill: Backhand serve, attack on the third ball after the serve, attack after a cut.
date of birth: June 1, 2004
A word from the instructor: I hope we can all have fun playing table tennis together!
I'm good at sharing my experience as a defensive player!
thank you!
Movie: [New Coach Introduction] Despite her delicate build, she's incredibly aggressive?! The charmingly smiling and highly skilled defensive player, Miharu Umeda, has joined our team! 🏓

Yuka Nomura(Nomura Yuka)

Battle type
Alma mater
Battle history: Participated in the 2016 National High School Athletic Meet (team competition)
In 2017 and 2018, he won the Shimane Prefecture singles title at the All-Japan High School Athletic Meet for two consecutive years.
Participated in the 2017 and 2018 National High School Athletic Meet (team, singles, and doubles events).
Shimane Prefecture representative at the National Sports Festival in 2018 and 2019.
2019 Tokai Student Singles 16
2020 Tokai Student Singles 8
2022 Tokai Student Singles 16
Top 8 in the 2021 Intercollegiate Championships
Participated in the All Japan Intercollegiate Singles and Doubles Championships in 2019, 2021, and 2022.
Special skill: Rally, third ball after serve
date of birth: November 27, 2000
A word from the instructor: I'd like to use my table tennis experience, which I started at the age of 5, to have fun playing table tennis with everyone! I'll do my best! Thank you for your support!
Movie: Introducing Coach Yuka Nomura

Feng Xuyu(Feng Hanyu)

Battle type
Alma mater
Battle history: Top 16 in the 2020 All-Japan High School Selection Tournament (Team Competition)
Inter-High School Championship Participant
Top 16 in the 2024 Kansai Rookie Tournament
Special skill: Counter, wrap-around serve
date of birth: June 25, 2004
A word from the instructor: I'll do my best and have fun practicing table tennis with everyone! Thank you for your support.
Movie: Introducing Coach Feng Hanyu: Backhand short pimples + powerful forehand!

Yoshito Imaya(Imatani Hayato)

My nickname is Pao.

Alma mater
Battle history: Top 16 in individual competition at the Mie Prefecture Junior High School Athletic Federation Tournament
Junior High School Athletic Federation Mie Prefecture Tournament Team Competition: Top 8
Top 8 in individual competition at the Mie Prefecture High School Athletic Federation Tournament
Top 8 in the Mie Prefecture High School Athletic Federation Tournament (Team Competition)
Special skill: Forehand drive with a sweeping motion
date of birth: April 2, 2003
A word from the instructor: I will put my 8 years of experience playing table tennis to good use and do my best!
thank you.
Movie: Introducing Coach Kaito Imatani! Training partner reservations are now being accepted!

Zhao Qingzhu(Cho Seichiku)

Battle type
Alma mater
Battle history: 2022 Tokai High School Rookie Tournament, Girls' Team Competition: 3rd Place
2022 All-Japan High School Table Tennis Championships, Girls' Team Competition: 8th Place
Third place in the 2024 Aichi Prefecture High School Grade-Specific Table Tennis Tournament
Top 32 at the 76th Chubu Japan Table Tennis Championships
Special skill: Forehand smash
date of birth: February 21, 2006
A word from the instructor: I'll do my best to practice table tennis and have fun with everyone! Thank you for your support.
Movie: Introducing Coach Zhao Qingzhu! His forehand smashes and backhand drives, delivered from his tall frame, are incredibly powerful!

Asuka Seko(Seko Asuka)

Battle type
Alma mater
Battle history: Osaka High School Rookie Table Tennis Tournament, Osaka High School Table Tennis Championships: Team Top 8, Singles Top 32
Top 8 in the Osaka Prefecture Qualifying Round for the National High School Table Tennis Championships
Winner of the Osaka Prefectural Qualifying Round for the All-Japan High School Championships (OSAKACUP) - Singles Tournament
Participated in the Kinki High School Table Tennis Championships (team, singles, and doubles events).
Participating in the Osaka International Invitational Table Tennis Championships
Special skill: Forehand smash
date of birth: February 23, 2005
A word from the instructor: I will do my best to convey the appeal of table tennis!
thank you!
Movie: Coach Asuka Seko is born! Her variations with short pimple rubber and her quick attack play are top-notch!

Kana Higuchi(Higuchi Kana)

Battle type
Battle history: (Junior high school)
Kinki Tournament - Singles Quarterfinals
All Japan Table Tennis Championships Cadet Singles Participant

(high school)
Inter-High School Championships: Participated in singles, doubles, and team events; team reached the top 16.
Kinki High School Rookie Table Tennis Tournament: Singles, Doubles, and Team Competition
Doubles and Team: 2nd Place
All Japan Table Tennis Championships - Singles Participant

(University)
Kansai Student Table Tennis League - Special Award Winner
Special skill: Two-handed drive, counter, serve
A word from the instructor: I will do my best to ensure everyone can enjoy playing table tennis with a smile, so please support me!
Movie: Introducing Coach Kana Higuchi, whose powerful playing style is so cool!
Higuchi Coach's Lesson Scene

Lee Minda(Li Minda)

My nickname is Minmin.

Battle type
Alma mater
Battle history: (Junior high school)
Participated in the Chugoku Regional Tournament
Tottori Yonago City wins the championship.
(high school)
Nagoya Open Qualifying Doubles Semifinals
Inter-High School Championships Team Participation

Participation in the 2026 National Rhythmic Sports Federation Individual Competition
Special skill: Serves, receives, and backhands in general
date of birth: December 11, 2002
A word from the instructor: Whether you're a beginner or an experienced player, we'll provide full support tailored to your individual goals!
Movie: Introducing Coach Li Minda, who excels in service and table techniques!

Nagatomi Seika(Nagatomi Seika)

Her nickname is Seika-chan.

Battle type
Alma mater
Battle history: Junior high school
All Japan Championships Cadet Doubles Quarterfinals
Participation in the All Japan Junior High School Table Tennis Tournament (Singles)

high school
Inter-High School Championships Team Division Champions

university
Four consecutive appearances at the All Japan University Championships

member of society
National Table Tennis Championships: 2nd consecutive victory [Age Group Division]
Osaka Masters Champion
Consecutive appearances in the All Japan Championships Masters Division
Winner of the Kinki Regional Championships (Age Group Division)
All-Japan Ladies Table Tennis Tournament (Sankyo Ladies): Top 8 (Team)

Certified Table Tennis Therapist
Special skill: Change Block
A word from the instructor: "I will provide gentle instruction based on my experience in women's and age-group matches. Let's enjoy playing table tennis in a fun and healthy way."
Movie: Table Tennis ☆ A versatile and unconventional master ☆☆ Seika Nagatomi, new staff member at Honmachi Table Tennis Center
Coach Nagatomi's coaching session

Yuhei Sugimoto(Yuhei Sugimoto)

My nickname is Sugipu.

Battle type
Battle history: Kansai Student Doubles Tournament 8 (2011)
Participated in the All Japan University Championships in 2010 and 2011.
(New Tairen) National Tournament Men's General Osaka Prefecture Representative
Special skill: Slightly stretched block
date of birth: December 26, 1989
A word from the instructor: "My focus is on making table tennis fun, and I'll provide instruction to help you improve!"
Movie: Two-handed and counter-attacking are his specialties!! Introduction video of Coach Sugimoto
Sugimoto-style Power Back Drive Secrets - Honmachi Table Tennis Center
WRM x Honmachi Table Tennis Center

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