All registrations must be submitted by September 30
August 2, 2023
Dear Kyokushin Representatives,
Welcome to the 2023 IFKC website!
On behalf of the I.K.O.N. Honbu, I'm pleased to announce that the 2023 International Friendship Karate Championships will be held on Sunday, December 10 in Osaka, Japan.
The site will provide you with comprehensive information about the tournament and registration. Please take your time to read through all contents. If you have any questions, contact me (Tats Nakamura) via Facebook Messenger.
All registrations must be submitted by September 30 with no exceptions.
Thank you in advance for your understanding and cooperation. I look forward to working with you through the registration period.
Yours in Kyokushin,
Tats Nakamura
I.K.O.N. International Department
General Information
Event Schedule
Date | Event | Place | Time | Register by |
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December 9 | Weigh-in | I.K.O.N. Honbu, Kobe | To be annouced | Not Applicable |
December 10 | Tournament | Maishima Arena, Osaka | 9:00 - 17:00 | September 30 |
Visa to Enter Japan
If you or your team are required a Visa to enter Japan, click the button below to submit the necessary information by September 30.
Category and Rules
Registration
Dojo and Coach Registration
As a leader of your team, you are required to register yourself, your coaches, and team members.
Competitor Registration
The information needs to complete your competitor's registration includes Name, Gender, Date of Birth, Age, Weight, Belt Rank, and A performing Kata if they compete in a Kata division.
Access
Staying in Osaka or Kobe?
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The tournament venue, Maishima Arena, is located in the City of Osaka.
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The I.K.O.N. Honbu is located in the City of Kobe.
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It takes about 30 min to 60 min to travel by train between the two cities.
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While it's up to you to decide which city you will book a hotel to stay in, our recommendation is to stay in Osaka because it's closer to the tournament venue.
Three Airports
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Kobe Airport (UKB) in Kobe
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Osaka International Airport (ITM) in Osaka
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Kansai International Airport (KIX) in Osaka
Access from UKB to The City of Kobe
From UKB, you can use a train called the Port Liner to get to the Sannomiya station in Kobe. From UKB to the station, the fare is 340 yen and it takes about 20 minutes. Refer to the Port Liner map linked here.
Access from ITM to The City of Osaka
From ITM, there is an airport bus to take you to the station. The fare is 1070 Yen and it takes about 40 minutes. Click here for the ITM bus schedule.
Access from KIX to The City of Osaka
From KIX, there is an airport bus to take you to the station in Kobe. The fare is 2000 Yen and it takes about 90 minutes. Click here for the KIX bus schedule.
Hotels
Kobe and Osaka are some of the most popular travel destinations in Japan and the cities have a lot of hotels and accommodation options. However, do not wait until the last moment to reserve your hotel. Japan's post-Covid tourism is rapidly coming back and good hotels are being taken quickly.
Contact
Questions? Contact Tats Nakamura via Messenger, please.
