Yoshinori Shimode

is a retired Japanese judoka.

Shimode is from Uchinada, Ishikawa and began judo at the age of 1st grader.

He began working for the Asahi Kasei after graduation from Tokai University in 1992.

Shimode participated All-Japan Championships 10 times and won a bronze medal in 2000. In 2001, When he was at the age of 31, was chosen to represent Japan in the Jigoro Kano Cup and got a gold medal.

He retired in 2003.

Achievements 1987 All-Japan Junior Championships (Heavyweight) 2nd Inter-HighSchool Championships (Heavyweight) 1st 1989 All-Japan University Championships (Heavyweight) 1st 1990 Kodokan Cup (Heavyweight) 1st All-Japan University Championships (Heavyweight) 1st 1991 Pacific Rim Championships (Heavyweight) 1st All-Japan University Championships (Heavyweight) 1st 1992 Kodokan Cup (Heavyweight) 1st 2000 All-Japan Championships (Openweight only) 3rd Kodokan Cup (Heavyweight) 3rd 2001 Jigoro Kano Cup (Heavyweight) 1st