Karate tournaments held in Kagawa and Shizuoka

Multiple karate tournaments were held in Japan in late September 2026.

The 2026 Kagawa Prefecture Tournament took place at the Marugame City Tokigawa Gymnasium. Participants from the Hyogo West Branch were well-represented, with several members earning awards in both kata and kumite categories. Instructors noted significant progress in students' kata performance and overall confidence following the event.

Additionally, the 2026 Suruga Toukon Cup Karate Tournament was held on September 27 at the Shizuoka City Northern Gymnasium. The competition featured various age divisions, including preschool, elementary, junior high, high school, and general categories. Winners were announced across numerous kumite divisions for both male and female competitors.