# Martial arts tournaments in Japan

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/martial-arts-tournaments-in-japan
> Updated: 2026-09-29T08:42:00.000Z. Sources: 5. Developments: 2.

In late September 2026, several karate tournaments were conducted across Japan. 

The 2026 Kagawa Prefecture Tournament was held at the Marugame City Tokigawa Gymnasium, where participants from the Hyogo West Branch earned awards in kata and kumite categories. 

Concurrently, the 2026 Suruga Toukon Cup Karate Tournament took place on September 27 at the Shizuoka City Northern Gymnasium, featuring competitions across various age divisions including preschool, elementary, junior high, high school, and general categories.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-29: Karate tournaments held in Kagawa and Shizuoka

Various karate tournaments, including the Kagawa Prefecture Tournament and the Suruga Toukon Cup, were held in Japan in late September 2026, featuring numerous youth and adult competitors.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/karate-tournaments-held-in-kagawa-and-shizuoka

### 2026-09-27: Kashima Jingu to host 17th Japan Kobudo Exchange Tournament

The 17th Japan Kobudo Exchange Demonstration Tournament will be held on October 4, 2026, at Kashima Jingu, featuring 36 traditional martial arts schools.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/kashima-jingu-to-host-17th-japan-kobudo-exchange-tournament

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