A leading high school rugby team, Tokai University Osaka Yosho High School, has been found to have dealt with a severe bullying case last year. A member of the rugby club lost consciousness after being choked by another player. The school has officially recognized the incident as a “serious incident” under Japan’s anti-bullying law. This designation indicates the school acknowledges the severity and potential long-term impact of the bullying. The school, a six-time national high school rugby tournament champion, is now facing scrutiny over its handling of the situation. Details surrounding the incident and subsequent school response are under investigation. The case highlights ongoing concerns about bullying within Japanese school sports clubs.