Sakai Higashi Table Tennis Center Coach Introduction
Here are the coaches who teach at Sakai Higashi Table Tennis Center.
Nagatomi Seika(Nagatomi Seika)
Her nickname is Seika-chan.
- Battle type Right-handed shakehand grip, both sides inverted.
- Alma mater Shitennoji High School → Kinki University
- 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
Akiho Shimoyama(Shimoyama, Akiho)
- Battle type Left-handed penhold grip, inverted grips.
- Alma mater Japan Airlines High School → Kinjo University → Ashiya University → Clover Dental Fairies
- Battle history
- Participated in all events at the National High School Athletic Meet.
2016 Kanto High School Table Tennis Tournament Doubles Top 8
Participated in all events at the All Japan Championships (Cadet, Junior, Open Doubles, Open Singles, Mixed Doubles)
Represented Yamanashi Prefecture at the National Sports Festival in 2015, 2016, and from 2018 to 2023.
Top 8 in the Hokushin'etsu region in 2017
Top 8 in the Intercollegiate Team Championships in 2017 and 2018
From 2021 to 2024, belonged to the Japan Table Tennis League Division 2.
2022 All Japan Table Tennis Championships Mixed Doubles Top 16
Top 8 in doubles at the 2024 Osaka International Invitational Table Tennis Championships
3rd place in doubles at the 2024 All Japan Corporate Table Tennis Championships
Top 16 in the Women's Doubles category at the 2025 All Japan Table Tennis Championships - Special skill
- Two-handed backspin drive, table play, serve
- date of birth
- September 4, 1998
- A word from the instructor
- "I value not only improving my skills, but also enjoying playing table tennis."
We will do our best to help everyone play with a smile on their face!
For inquiries, please contact Coach Akiho Shimoyama via his official LINE account. - Movie
- [Extremely Rare] All Japan Corporate Championship 3rd Place, Left-Handed Penholder Coach Akiho Shimoyama Starts Freelancing! [Sakai Higashi Table Tennis Center]
Why did he become a coach after retirement? Akiho Shimoyama talks about his struggles during his time in the corporate league and his new challenge [Table Tennis]
[Table Tennis] The Secrets of Doubles Receiving | Demonstration and Explanation by Coach Akiho Shimoyama, 3rd Place Nationwide
[Table Tennis Doubles] Make your partner's serve dramatically easier! Coach Shimoyama teaches the secrets and strategies for serving.
Fumika Minekusa(Minekubo Ayaka)
- Battle type Right-handed shakehand grip, inverted rubber on both sides.
- Battle history
- Table tennis experience
In 2018, I was transferred within the company to work at a table tennis club. At the same time, I started playing table tennis.
2021: Started teaching as a coach.
2022 Nishiyodogawa Ward Citizens' Tournament Doubles 3rd Place
2022 New Sports Federation Weekday Tournament Doubles Division 3 Champions
In 2022, my annual private lesson time exceeded 600 hours.
2023 Table Tennis Center.jp 10th Anniversary Event Doubles Tournament 3rd Place Runner-up - Special skill
- Ball serving
- date of birth
- October 9, 1992
- A word from the instructor
- Whether you're a beginner or a veteran, let's enjoy table tennis together! We look forward to seeing you! Large ball lessons are also available!
- Movie
- Introducing Coach Fumika Minegusa ⭐︎ An energetic girl who grows together with her clients ⭐️
Yoshito Imaya(Imatani Hayato)
My nickname is Pao.
- Alma mater Nabari Aomine High School → Osaka University of Physical Education
- 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!
Kenta Yoshimoto(Yoshimoto Kenta)
My nickname is Yoshi.
- Battle type Shakehand grip, inverted rubber on both sides
- Battle history
- Osaka Representative, 2012/2013 All Japan Club Team Championship
Osaka Governors Cup Individual Competition, 2021 - Runner-up
2023 All Japan Table Tennis Championships, Age Group Individual Competition, Winner - Special skill
- Choridora
- date of birth
- March 4, 1986
- A word from the instructor
- "We welcome all ages and genders, from juniors to seniors. We teach with kindness, friendliness, and thoroughness as our motto!"
- Movie
- Tips for a furious backspin serve | Gucchi & Yoshi
Tips for the forehand drive with a sweeping motion | Gucchi & Yoshi
[WRM Match] Gucchi VS Yoshi
Coach Yoshimoto's coaching session