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The Kantoh Collegiate American Football Association is an American college football league made up of colleges and universities in the Kanto region of Japan.
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The Kantoh Collegiate American Football Association is an American college football league made up of colleges and universities in the Kanto region of Japan.
The Kantoh League is a major college football league in eastern Japan. The league is divided into seven divisions.
The winner of the league goes on to play in the Koshien Bowl against a team from the West Japan. The winner of the bowl may advance to play the champion of the X-League in the Rice Bowl.
Prior to the 2014 season, the Kantoh league had two conferences. The winners of each conference would then play in the Azuma Bowl , to determine league champion. Starting in 2014, the league switched to a two division format, the Top 8 and Big 8. With the new format, there would be no championship game and the Top 8 conference would be the highest level of play, making the winner of that division the overall conference champion. [1] [2]
| Institution | 日本語 | Location | Founded | Type | Enrollment | Nickname | Colors |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chuo University | 中央大学 | Hachiōji, Tokyo | 1885 | Private | 25,474 | Racoons | Blue [ citation needed ] |
| Hosei University | 法政大学 | Tokyo | 1880 | Private | 28,000 | Orange | Blue and Orange |
| J. F. Oberlin University | 桜美林大学 | Machida, Tokyo | 1921 | Private | Three Nails Crowns | Maroon and Gold | |
| Meiji University | 明治大学 | Tokyo | 1881 | Private | 33,000 | Griffins | Gold, Navy, and Yellow [3] |
| Nihon University | 日本大学 | Chiyoda, Tokyo | 1889 | Private | 68,817 | Phoenix | Red and White |
| Rikkyo University | 立教大学 | Toshima, Tokyo | 1874 | Private | 19,341 | Rushers | Purple and White |
| University of Tokyo | 東京大学 | Tokyo | 1877 | Public | 28,697 | Warriors | Blue |
| Waseda University | 早稲田大学 | Shinjuku, Tokyo | 1882 | Private | 44,295 | Big Bears | Maroon and White |
| Institution | 日本語 | Location | Founded | Type | Enrollment | Nickname | Colors |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aoyama Gakuin University | 青山学院大学 | Shibuya, Tokyo | 1874 | Private | 19,993 | Lightning | Green and White |
| Kanagawa University | 神奈川大学 | Kanagawa-ku, Yokohama | 1929 | Private | 18,445 | Atoms | |
| Keio University | 慶應義塾大学 | Minato, Tokyo | 1858 | Private | 33,825 | Unicorns | Red and Blue |
| Kokushikan University | 国士舘大学 | Setagaya | 1917 | Private | Rhinoceros | ||
| Komazawa University | 駒澤大學 | Setagaya, Tokyo | 1592 | Private | 16,000 | Blue Tide | |
| Meiji Gakuin University | 明治学院大学 | Yokohama | 1863 | Private | Saints | ||
| Nippon Sport Science University | 日本体育大学 | Setagaya, Tokyo | 1893 | Private | Triumphant Lion | ||
| Yokohama National University | 横浜国立大学 | Yokohama | 1876 | Public | 7,471 | Mastiffs | Blue and Orange |
| Institution | 日本語 | Location | Founded | Type | Enrollment | Nickname | Colors |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seikei University | 成蹊大学 | Musashino, Tokyo | 1906 | Private | Zelkovas | ||
| Tokyo Gakugei University | 東京学芸大学 | Tokyo | 1873 | National | 5,081 | Snails | |
| University of Tsukuba | 筑波大学 | Tsukuba, Ibaraki | 1872 | National | Excaliburs | ||
| Gakushuin University | 学習院大学 | Toshima, Tokyo | 1847 | Private | 8,000 | Generals | |
| Teikyo University | 帝京大学 | Itabashi, Tokyo | 1931 | Private | 21,000 | Assassins | |
| Tokyo University of Agriculture | 東京農業大学 | Setagaya, Tokyo | 1891 | Private | Assassins | ||
| National Defense Academy | 防衛大学校 | Yokosuka, Kanagawa | 1953 | Public | Cadets | ||
| Tokai University | 東海大学 | Tokyo | 1924 | Private | 26,120 | Tritons |
| Institution | 日本語 | Location | Founded | Type | Enrollment | Nickname | Colors |
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| Senshu University | 専修大学 | Chiyoda, Tokyo | 1880 | Private | 20,176 | Green Machine | Green |
| Sophia University | 上智大学 | Chiyoda, Tokyo | 1913 | Private | 10,528 | Golden Eagles | |
| Hitotsubashi University | 一橋大学 | Kunitachi, Tokyo | 1876 | Public | 4,500 | Crimson | Crimson |
| Tokyo Tech | 東京工業大学 | Tokyo | 1881 | National | 4,940 | Buffaloes | |
| Seijo University | 成城大学 | Setagaya, Tokyo | 1950 | Private | Orange Beams | ||
| Toyo University | 東洋大学 | Tokyo | 1887 | Private | Vikings | ||
| Takushoku University | 拓殖大学 | Tokyo | 1900 | Private | Rattlesnakes | Orange and Black | |
| Kanto Gakuin University | 関東学院大学 | Kanazawa-ku, Yokohama | 1884 | Private | 12,307 | Hurricanes |
| Institution | 日本語 | Location | Founded | Type | Enrollment | Nickname | Colors |
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| Tokyo A&T | 東京農工大学 | Fuchū, Tokyo | 1949 | National | 5,952 | Blasters | |
| Daito Bunka University | 大東文化大学 | Itabashi, Tokyo | 1923 | Private | Wild Boars | ||
| Takasaki City University of Economics | 高崎経済大学 | Takasaki, Gunma | 1952 | Public | 4,023 | Bandits | |
| Ryutsu Keizai University | 流通経済大学 | Ryūgasaki, Ibaraki | 1967 | Private | Voyagers | ||
| Shibaura Tech | 芝浦工業大学 | Koto, Tokyo | 1927 | Private | 8,299 | Fighting Engineers | |
| Kogakuin University | 工学院大学 | Shinjuku, Tokyo | 1887 | Private | Crash Machines |
| Institution | 日本語 | Location | Founded | Type | Enrollment | Nickname | Colors |
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| International Christian University | 玉川大学 | Mitaka, Tokyo | 1949 | Private (Christian) | 3,171 | Apostles | |
| University of Electro-Communications | 電気通信大学 | Chōfu, Tokyo | 1918 | National | 5,300 | Crashers | |
| Dokkyo University | 獨協大学 | Sōka, Saitama | 1883 | Private | 9,050 | Green Monsters | |
| Tokyo Metropolitan University | 東京都立大学 | Hachiōji, Tokyo | 1949 | Public | 8,538 | Scrappers | |
| Asia University of Japan | 亜細亜大学 | Musashino, Tokyo | 1941 | Private | 7,006 | Angels | |
| Chiba University of Commerce | 千葉商科大学 | Ichikawa, Chiba | 1950 | Private |
| Institution | 日本語 | Location | Founded | Type | Enrollment | Nickname | Colors |
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| Takachiho University | 高千穂大学 | Suginami, Tokyo | 1903 | Private | Eagles | ||
| Tokyo City University | 東京都市大学 | Setagaya, Tokyo | 1949 | Private | Helios | ||
| Chiba University | 千葉大学 | Chiba, Chiba | 1949 | National | 14,528 | Poseidon | |
| Tokyo Keizai University | 東京経済大学 | Kokubunji, Tokyo | 1900 | Private | Falcons | ||
| Niigata University | 新潟大学 | Niigata, Niigata | 1870 | National | 12,729 | Tigers | |
| Musashi University | 武蔵大学 | Tokyo | 1922 | Private | Pheasants | ||
| Institution | 日本語 | Location | Founded | Type | Enrollment | Nickname | Colors |
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| Tokyo University of Science | 東京理科大学 | Shinjuku, Tokyo | 1881 | Private | 20,187 | Rascals | |
| Tokyo University of Foreign Studies | 東京外国語大学 | Fuchū, Tokyo | 1873 | National | 4,342 | Phantoms | |
| Sōka University | 創価大学 | Hachiōji, Tokyo | 1971 | Private | 8,143 | Blue Lions | |
| Tamagawa University | 玉川大学 | Machida, Tokyo | 1929 | Private | Stallions | ||
| Yokohama City University | 横浜市立大学 | Yokohama, Kanagawa | 1882 | Public | 4,855 | Fighting Seagulls | |
| Saitama University | 埼玉大学 | Saitama, Saitama | 1873 | National | 8400 | Primrose | |
| Institution | 日本語 | Location | Founded | Type | Enrollment | Nickname | Colors |
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| Josai University | 城西大学 | Sakado, Saitama | 1865 | Private | B-Rhinos | ||
| Hakuoh University | 白鴎大学 | Oyama, Tochigi | 1986 | Private | 4,907 | Rascals | |
| Rissho University | 立正大学 | Shinagawa, Tokyo | 1580 | Private | 11,900 | Bulldogs | |
| University of Yamanashi | 山梨大学 | Kōfu/Tamaho, Yamanashi | 2002 | National | 4,921 | Wyverns |
| Institution | 日本語 | Location | Founded | Type | Enrollment | Nickname | Colors |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ibaraki University | 茨城大学 | Mito, Ibaraki | 1949 | National | Stargazers | ||
| Teikyo Heisei University | 帝京平成大学 | Toshima, Tokyo | 1987 | Private | Blue Wings | ||
| Nippon Tech | 日本工業大学 | Miyashiro, Saitama | 1907 | Private | River Horse | ||
| Chiba Tech | 千葉工業大学 | Narashino, Chiba | 1929 | Private | 9,935 | Lycaonpictus | |
| Kanda University of International Studies | 神田外語大学 | Mihama-ku, Chiba | 1987 | Private | 3712 | Stingers |
| Institution | 日本語 | Location | Founded | Type | Enrollment | Nickname | Colors |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tokyo International University | 東京国際大学 | Kawagoe, Saitama | 1965 | Private | Dolphins | ||
| Bunkyo University | 文教大学 | Shinagawa, Tokyo | 1927 | Private | 8,276 | Odin | |
| Kyorin University | 杏林大学 | Tokyo | 1970 | Private | |||
| Meisei University | 明星大学 | Hino, Tokyo | 1951 | Private | Silver Knights |
| Institution | 日本語 | Location | Founded | Type | Enrollment | Nickname | Colors |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Keio University School of Medicine | 慶應義塾大学医学部 | Minato, Tokyo | Private | Unicorns | |||
| Jikei University School of Medicine | 東京慈恵会医科大学 | Minato, Tokyo | Private | Crickets | |||
| Kitasato University School of Medicine | 北里大学医学部 | Minato, Tokyo | Private | Oaks | |||
| Dokkyo Medical University | 獨協医科大学 | Mibu, Tochigi | 1973 | Private | 631 | Dum Dums | |
| University of Tokyo School of Medicine | 東京大学医学部 | Tokyo | National | Scorpions | |||
| Tokyo Medical University | 東京医科大学 | Minato, Tokyo | 1916 | Private | Meribibazu |
| Institution | 日本語 | Location | Founded | Type | Enrollment | Nickname | Colors |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Showa University | 昭和大学 | Tokyo | 1928 | Private | Maddogs | ||
| Teikyo University School of Medicine | 帝京大学医学部 | Itabashi, Tokyo | Private | Rascals | |||
| Tokyo Medical and Dental University | 東京医科歯科大学 | Bunkyō, Tokyo | 1928 | National | 3,044 | Stones |
| Institution | 日本語 | Location | Founded | Type | Enrollment | Nickname | Colors |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nihon University School of Medicine | 日本大学医学部 | Chiyoda, Tokyo | Private | Monster Squad | |||
| St. Marianna University School of Medicine | 聖マリアンナ医科大学 | Kawasaki, Kanagawa | 1971 | Private | Roadrunners | ||
| Saitama Medical University | 埼玉医科大学 | Moroyama, Saitama | 1892 | Private | Mulberry |
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