Let’s experience the history and culture of KARATE in Okinawa on Karate Day!

 

October 25th every year is “Karate Day,” established by Okinawa Prefecture. It is a special day to pass down the history and spirit of karate to the next generation in Okinawa, the roots of karate.
Karate spread worldwide from the day of the historic 1936 conference “Tōde-Karate Roundtable”, where predecessors passionately discussed its name and future.
Today, it is a martial art and sport enjoyed by people of all ages and genders around the world.
Why don’t you share the same excitement of Karate Day this year in Okinawa?

 

[2025 Karate Day Event Details]

1. Dedication Demonstration

Date and Time: Saturday, October 25, 2025, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM
Location: Peace Hill, Okinawa Peace Memorial Park (Itoman City)

On the day of the anniversary, a dedication demonstration will be held in a solemn atmosphere. It is a valuable opportunity to feel the depth of the karate spirit.

 

2. Commemorative Performance

Date and Time: Sunday, October 26, 2025, 3:00 PM to 4:30 PM
Location: Kokusai Dori Street, Tenbusukan mae Hiroba (Naha City)
(from Palette Kumojimae to Naha Tenbusu-kan mae)

It’s an impressive grand demonstration festival! Every year, thousands of karate practitioners gather on Kokusai Street for this.  The magnificent sight of everyone performing martial arts simultaneously is a dream stage that anyone practicing karate would want to participate in at least once. Mr. Tatsuro Igarashi, the instructor of Japan Karate Association (JKA) HQ will also participate. Won’t you stand together on this historic stage as well?

If you wish to participate, please email your name, address, and phone number to Mr. Ogane at JKA (s-ogane@jka.or.jp) by Sunday, September 21, 2025.

Please note that one of the specified “Fukyugata” must have been mastered as a condition for participation. (Please confirm on the official Karate Day website.)

 

Here is the official Karate Day website  → https://karate-event.jp/en/