1964 •
Kanto Taiko League – Top 2 teams •
Kansai League – Top 2 teams
1965–1992 •
Kanto Taiko League and
Kanto League – Top 4 teams •
Kansai League – Top 2 teams •
Kyushuu League – Winner Then there is a 3rd place in the
Kansai League which is decided in a playoff between the 3rd place
Kansai League team and the top
Tokai League team.
1993–present •
Kanto Taiko League – Top 4 finishers •
Kanto League – Top 5 finishers •
Kansai League – Top 4 finishers •
Kyushuu League – Winner Then there is a 5th place in the
Kanto Taiko League and the
Kansai League which is decided in playoffs of the 5th placed team in the league and winners of other regional university leagues. == Finalists ==