The 2025 Japanese Ambassador’s Cup, a martial arts championship featuring four traditional Japanese disciplines—Judo, Karate-do, Kendo, and Jiujitsu—has officially been launched.
The Japanese Ambassador to Ghana, His Excellency Hiroshi Yoshimoto, launched the championship on October 22, 2025, at the Japan Embassy in Accra.
The ambassador expressed his gratitude to the various federations that collaborated to make the launch of the 2025 edition of the championship a success.
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“I would like to commend the four Budo organizations Judo, Karate, Kendo, and Ju-Jitsu for taking the initiative, for the first time, to jointly organize this combined tournament and hold this press conference together,” Yoshimoto said.
The President of the Ghana Karate-do Federation stated that the championship will enhance Ghana’s reputation on the international stage, particularly in Karate and other martial arts disciplines.
“Martial arts is more than a sport; it is a discipline that builds character, resilience, and leadership among our youth and athletes. Through this event, we aim to elevate Ghana’s profile in international martial arts, showcase our athletes’ dedication, and deepen the bonds of friendship between Ghana and Japan,” he told GhanaWeb Sports.
The 2025 Japanese Ambassador’s Cup will take place from November 15–16, 2025, at the DG Hathiramani Sports Hall at the Accra Sports Stadium.
The two-day event will showcase the cultures and traditions of both Ghana and Japan, further strengthening the ties between the two nations.
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