Overview

• Himeji defeated Osaka M 3–1 on opening day, taking the first set and closing with 25–21 and 25–10 in sets three and four.
• KUROBE beat Okayama 3–1 in the other match as the season began at venues including Osaka’s Ookini Arena Maishima.
• Himeji’s coach Avital Selinger lauded the team’s defensive execution, and captain Sasaki called the result gratifying.
• After strengthening with defender Fukutome, scorer Nonaka, and a tall foreign addition, Himeji signaled improved depth.
• The men’s SV League is scheduled to start on October 24.