Shimizu Kensetsu Blue Sharks

Shimizu Koto Blue Sharks – nicknamed the Blue Sharks – are a Japanese rugby union team, currently playing in the Japan Rugby League One. The team is the rugby team of architectural, civil engineering and general contracting firm Shimizu, based in Chūō in Tokyo.

The team was created in 1976 as the rugby union team for Shimizu Corporation. When rugby union in Japan was restructured in 2003 with the introduction of the Top League, Shimizu Blue Sharks was allocated to the second tier Top East League. They were relegated after the 2007–08 season, and played in lower leagues for a decade. They won promotion back for the 2017–18 season, where they secured a fourth-place finish. The following season, they won the competition, and also won their promotion play-off match against Chugoku Red Regulions to be promoted to the Top Challenge League for 2019.

The team rebranded as Shimizu Koto Blue Sharks ahead of the rebranding of the Top League to the Japan Rugby League One in 2022.

The Shimizu Kensetsu Blue Sharks are a formidable rugby union team based in Japan. Known for their speed, agility, and tenacity on the field, the Blue Sharks are a force to be reckoned with in the competitive world of rugby. With a strong emphasis on teamwork and strategic play, they have built a reputation for their dynamic style of play and ability to outmaneuver their opponents. The team's distinctive blue and white jerseys make them easily recognizable on the field, and their loyal fan base ensures that every match is filled with energy and excitement. Whether they are facing off against local rivals or international competitors, the Shimizu Kensetsu Blue Sharks always bring their A-game and leave it all on the field.