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.

Shimizu Kensetsu Blue Sharks is a professional rugby union team based in Shizuoka, Japan. The team was founded in 1969 and has since become one of the most successful rugby teams in Japan. The team is known for its strong defense and aggressive attacking style of play. The team's home ground is the Ecopa Stadium, which has a seating capacity of 50,000 spectators. The team's colors are blue and white, and their logo features a shark with a construction helmet, representing the team's sponsor, Shimizu Corporation. The team has won several titles, including the Japan Rugby Football Championship and the Top League. The Shimizu Kensetsu Blue Sharks have a strong fan base and are known for their passionate supporters who cheer the team on during matches.