在日本除棒球之外，足球水準近年來有相當大顯著的提升，引起廣泛的關注。許多職棒球員在甲子園大賽中嶄露頭角，而日本高中足球大賽，正式名稱為全国高等学校サッカー選手権大会（全国高等学校サッカー選手権大会），則是日本最著名且最受矚目的高中生足球賽事。

比賽的創辦歷史可以追溯至1921年，當時是大正時代，舉辦初衷僅是促進學生體育活動，提高青少年的體育水平。第一屆全国高等学校サッカー選手権大会於1922年舉辦。起初，參賽隊伍相對較少，但隨著時間的推移，比賽規模逐漸擴大。

比賽的格式為單淘汰制，隊伍通過勝出進入下一輪。每年吸引來自全國各地高中的參與，每隊的目標是爭奪日本第一。

1933年，賽事的名稱從原本的「全国中等学校蹴球大会」改為現在的「全国高等学校サッカー選手権大会」。隨著多年的競賽，出現許多優秀的球隊和球員，其中一些學校成為傳統的名校，而部分球員也成為日本足球界的職業選手。

隨著時間的推移，日本高中足球大賽成為全國矚目的盛事，每年吸引著大量球迷、媒體和球探。冠軍隊伍獲得的榮譽極高，一些球員更有機會成為日本國腳或前往歐洲職業聯賽的舞台。

2024年1月8日，在東京國立競技場舉行的第102屆日本高中足球大賽冠軍決賽，經過全國3842支隊伍的競爭，最終只有48支隊伍進入決賽。傳統勁旅青森山田，曾在第95、97、100年奪得冠軍，對上不被看好的大黑馬~近江，猶如漫畫版的灌籃高手中的山王工業與湘北的對決。最終，青森山田以3-1擊敗對手，成功奪冠。這場比賽吸引現場5,5019名觀眾入場。

In Japan, besides baseball, the level of soccer has seen a significant improvement in recent years, attracting widespread attention. Many professional baseball players have stood out in the Koshien tournament, while the All Japan High School Soccer Championship, formally known as the "全国高等学校サッカー選手権大会" (All Japan High School Soccer Championship), stands out as one of the most famous and anticipated high school soccer events in Japan.

The history of the competition dates back to 1921, during the Taisho era, with the initial purpose of promoting student sports activities and enhancing the physical education of young people. The first All Japan High School Soccer Championship was held in 1922. Initially, the number of participating teams was relatively small, but over time, the scale of the competition gradually expanded.

The format of the competition is a single-elimination system, where teams progress to the next round through victories. It attracts participation from high schools across the country each year, with each team aiming to claim the title of Japan's best.

In 1933, the event's name was changed from the original "全国中等学校蹴球大会" (National High School Soccer Championship) to the current "全国高等学校サッカー選手権大会" (All Japan High School Soccer Championship). Over the years of competition, many outstanding teams and players emerged, with some schools becoming traditional powerhouses, and some players transitioning to professional careers in the Japanese soccer scene.

As time passed, the All Japan High School Soccer Championship became a nationally recognized event, attracting a large number of fans, media, and scouts each year. The honor bestowed upon the championship-winning team is prestigious, with some players having the opportunity to represent Japan or move on to play in European professional leagues.

On January 8, 2024, at the 102nd edition of the All Japan High School Soccer Championship held at the Tokyo National Stadium, after intense competition involving 3,842 teams nationwide, only 48 teams advanced to the finals. Traditional powerhouse Aomori Yamada, which had previously won championships in the 95th, 97th, and 100th editions, faced the underdog Omi. The final match, akin to the showdown between Shohoku and Akita SANNOH in the manga "Slam Dunk," did not result in a major upset. Aomori Yamada triumphed with a 3-1 victory, securing the championship. The match attracted an audience of 55,019 spectators.

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