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The Japanese Ambassador to Ghana, His Excellency Hiroshi Yoshimoto, has officially launched the 2025 Japan Ambassador’s Cup, a prestigious martial arts championship featuring four traditional Japanese disciplines: Judo, Karate-do, Kendo, and Jiu-jitsu. The championships will take place from November 15 to 16, 2025, at the DG Hathiramani Sports Hall of the Accra Sports Stadium.
The event promises to be an exciting celebration of martial arts, culture, and the enduring friendship between Ghana and Japan. Ambassador Yoshimoto expressed his delight at the joint organization of the tournament by the four Budo organizations, commending their enthusiasm and unity. As he noted, “Japanese Budo is more than just a sport or a fighting discipline; it is a profound spiritual culture that emphasizes values such as Rei (courtesy/respect), Kiritsu (discipline), and Jiko-Tanren (self-perfection).”
The championship aims to promote cultural exchange, discipline, and mutual respect between Ghana and Japan, with demonstrations and competitions showcasing the skills and philosophies of the four martial arts disciplines. Nathaniel Johnson, President of the Ghana Karate-do Federation and Chair of the Planning Committee for the 2025 Japan Ambassador’s Cup, underscored the importance of martial arts in shaping the youth, stating that “martial arts is more than a sport; it is a discipline that builds character, resilience, and leadership among our youth and athletes.
Judo, Karate-do, Kendo, and Jiu-jitsu will be featured in the championship. The event aims to promote cultural exchange, discipline, and mutual respect between Ghana and Japan. Martial arts is seen as a way to build character, resilience, and leadership among young people.
The event is expected to be an unforgettable celebration of skill, sportsmanship, and cultural exchange, strengthening the enduring ties between Ghana and Japan through the spirit of Budo.
