This event will take place in Kumamoto between the 11th and 13th of August. The article states that " the event is normally held every three years for those in the chito-ryu style of karate." Chito-ryu karate began in Kumamoto. Click on the following links to view previous posts about Chito-ryu karate:
https://www.facebook.com/Kumamotoi/posts/777968468943254 https://www.facebook.com/Kumamotoi/photos/a.129499733790134.25925.123734781033296/803405773066190/?type=3&theater
For more information about the upcoming event go to
http://mukashikarate.com/events/2017-soke-cup-in-kumamoto-japan/
– Kirk
https://www.pentictonwesternnews.com/local-sports/karate-athletes-to-compete-in-japan/