Japan’s Arm Wrestling champions flex muscles in spellbinding contest in Akashi

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By Emmanuel Akyereko Frimpong

Japan’s topmost arm wrestling athletes gathered and competed in a white-knuckling contest at the Undisputed Champions Maker Gym on Sunday, April 26, 2026, in Akashi City, Hyogo Precfecture.

Yoshinobu Kanai, nicknamed the Warlord or Iron Arm, who has achieved tremendous success in the sport with mind-blowing international victories off the shores of Japan, was present at the event.

Contenders from various gyms across Japan gathered to participate in the event.

Following the Hyogo Prefecture tournament, the Japan Championships are scheduled to be held in Akita Prefecture later this year.

Current and former Japanese national champions were all present at the event as Japan warms up to host the 2026 World Armwrestling Championship in India.