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My Take
I'll be honest, Hifumi Abe is the kind of athlete who makes me lean forward when he steps onto the mat. There's this regular, almost laid-back Kobe-kid energy off the tatami, and then the grip tightens and his whole face changes into something pure and predatory, like the only acceptable outcome is ippon. I love that his judo isn't just brute force, even if those seoi-nage throws send people flying, there's a real precision and chess-game patience underneath it, and that mix of power and brains is exactly why he wins. And the sibling story gets me every time, him and his sister both competing at the top level, fighting their own battles on the same stage. He's young, he's relentless, and I get the feeling we haven't seen his peak yet. Count me as a fan who keeps watching.
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Overview
Hifumi Abe is a Japanese judoka born on August 9, 1997, in Kobe, Hyogo Prefecture. He graduated from Nippon Sport Science University and is recognized as one of Japan's elite judo competitors. He has been awarded the Order of the Purple Ribbon (Shiju Hosho), one of Japan's national honors. His sister Uta Abe is also a prominent judoka, making the Abe siblings a celebrated pair in Japanese judo.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Hifumi Abe
- Name (Japanese)
- 阿部一二三
- Reading
- あべ ひふみ
- Born
- August 9, 1997 (age 29)
- Origin
- Kobe, Hyogo Prefecture, Japan
- Height
- 167 cm
- Occupation
- Judoka
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Leo / Ox
2. Background
- University
- Nippon Sport Science University
Awards & achievements
- Order of the Purple Ribbon (year unknown)
3. Links
4. About this entry
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- Last updated
Only publicly available facts are listed; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. Base data was compiled from Wikidata from June 2026 onward; ages are recalculated daily and deaths are checked against Wikidata on an ongoing basis. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Hifumi Abe born?
Hifumi Abe was born on August 9, 1997 and is 29 years old.
Where is Hifumi Abe from?
Hifumi Abe is from Kobe, Hyogo Prefecture, Japan.
What does Hifumi Abe do?
Hifumi Abe works as Judoka.
How tall is Hifumi Abe?
Hifumi Abe is 167 cm tall.
Where did Hifumi Abe study?
Hifumi Abe attended Nippon Sport Science University.
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