# Japanese national sports competition schedules

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/japanese-national-sports-competition-schedules
> Updated: 2026-08-10T02:48:04.000Z. Sources: 3. Developments: 2.

Japan has announced various schedules for national sports competitions and international qualification efforts.

Domestic schedules include the 106th Emperor’s Cup JFA All-Japan Soccer Championship, featuring a second-round match in August 2026, and the 20th Asian Games programme for the under-21 men’s football team. Additionally, the Japan Karate Federation scheduled the 26th All-Japan Youth Karate Championships for mid-August 2026.

On the international stage, Japanese national teams have begun pursuing qualification for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics. The women’s flag football team has traveled to the World Championships in Germany to compete for an Olympic berth, while the men’s volleyball team is set to compete in the Asian Championship qualifying round in Fukuoka starting September 4.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-10: Japan national teams begin Olympic qualification bids

Japanese national flag football and volleyball teams begin crucial qualification campaigns for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/japan-national-teams-begin-olympic-qualification-bids

### 2026-07-28: Japan announces 2026 national football and karate tournament schedules

Japan’s 2026 sports calendar includes the Emperor’s Cup second‑round match on 26 Aug, U‑21 football’s Asian Games fixtures from 16‑23 Sep, and the All‑Japan Youth Karate Championships from 13‑15 Aug.

5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/japan-announces-2026-national-football-and-karate-tournament-schedules

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