Japan took two of the top podium spots of the five gold medals on offer in the judo competition, but still fell below expectations at the Asian Games in Incheon, South Korea, on Monday.
On the third day of competition, perhaps the most intriguing final match-up came in a clash between an athlete representing the South Korean host against an opponent who resides north of the Demilitarized Zone — North Korea.
Japanese national champion Takeshi Ojitani won the gold in the men's heaviest weight category at over 100 kg, Yuya Yoshida took the top podium spot at 90 kg, while Nami Inamori settled for the silver at over 78 kg.