Tochigi Honda Heat (栃木ホンダヒート, written TOCHIGI Honda HEAT in English) is the rugby union team of Honda Motor Co., Ltd., in Tochigi Prefecture. It is in Division 1 of Japan Rugby League One for 2026/27.
History
The club was founded in 1961.
In 2017 the team won the Top Challenge League without losing a match and was promoted to the Top League.
In 2026 the team changed its name to Tochigi Honda Heat.
Honours
- Top Challenge League champions: 2017, unbeaten, with promotion to the Top League
Ground
The team plays its home matches at Honda Heat Green Stadium, 32 Kiyohara Industrial Park, Utsunomiya, Tochigi Prefecture (postcode 321-3231).
Club life
The club links the name "Heat" to the Japanese word 熱さ (atsusa), meaning heat or passion. The club's home page, ticket and home-match information, team profile and stadium information are available in English.