Historic Recognition for Kyokushin Karate in Japan

The Minister of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology Award and Cup to Be Presented at the 4th All Japan Kyokushin Karate Championship

We are proud and delighted to announce that the 4th Open Tournament All Japan Kyokushin Karate Championship (also the 55th Open Tournament All Japan Karate Championship), scheduled to take place on Sunday, November 22, 2026, will receive two prestigious honors from the Japanese government:

The Minister of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology Award and the Minister's Cup.

The championship will be held under the management of the International Karate Organization Kyokushinkaikan Union.

These honors are presented in the name of Japan's Minister of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology, the government minister responsible for overseeing national policies in education, sports, culture, science, and technology.

They represent an important form of official recognition from the Japanese government and are regarded as highly prestigious distinctions in Japanese sports.

This marks the first time in the history of Kyokushin Karate that a national Kyokushin championship in Japan has been granted these distinguished honors.

This historic achievement is a tremendous source of pride and joy for the entire Kyokushin Karate community.