is a retired Japanese judoka.
Kase is from Sumida, Tokyo and began judo at Kodokan at the age of a 4th grader. He belonged to Keiyo Gas Co., Ltd after graduation from Meiji University in 1977.
In 1981, he won a silver medal at the World Championships held in Maastricht. He also participated All-Japan Championships 5 times from 1977 to 1985.
As of 2010, Kase coaches judo at Keiyo Gas.
Achievements 1976 - Kodokan Cup (-78 kg) 2nd - All-Japan University Championships (-78 kg) 1st 1979 - All-Japan Selected Championships (-78 kg) 3rd - Kodokan Cup (-60 kg) 2nd 1980 - Pacific Rim Championships (-78 kg) 1st - All-Japan Selected Championships (-78 kg) 3rd - Kodokan Cup (-60 kg) 3rd 1981 - World Championships (-78 kg) 2nd - Pacific Rim Championships (-78 kg) 1st - All-Japan Selected Championships (-78 kg) 1st - Kodokan Cup (-60 kg) 3rd 1983 - All-Japan Selected Championships (-78 kg) 2nd - Kodokan Cup (-60 kg) 2nd 1984 - All-Japan Selected Championships (-78 kg) 3rd - Kodokan Cup (-60 kg) 1st
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