HONORARY CONSULATE OF JAPANINTERNATIONALJudoka from across the Americas. Six Japanese judokas and one Japanese judo coach. Competition, training, and cultural connection in Puerto Rico.
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Rooted in Japan. Hosted in Puerto Rico. The Cup brings together invited judoka from across the Americas—North America, Central America, South America, and the Caribbean—to compete, train, and build lasting connections.
Six Japanese judokas and one Japanese judo coach will join us in Puerto Rico. The August 7–8, 2027 tournament, followed by a proposed four-day training camp, connects the intensity of competition with shared learning.
Discover the competitionAthletes from across the Americas, six Japanese judokas, and one Japanese judo coach. Two experiences connected by a shared dedication to judo.
An invitational competition for experienced athletes from across the Americas, with six Japanese judokas participating and one Japanese judo coach joining the delegation.
Competition: August 7–8, 2027. Rules and the daily schedule will be announced.
After the August 7–8 competition, train with six Japanese judokas, one Japanese judo coach, and fellow athletes from across the Americas.
Exact training dates, guest names, the detailed program, camp eligibility, and participation fees will be announced.
Six planned divisions. An invitational field. Competition is for a brown or black belt, age 16 or older in completed years on August 7, 2027.
BROWN OR BLACK BELT · AGE 16 OR OLDERCompetitors must hold a brown or black belt and be age 16 or older in completed years on August 7, 2027. Weigh-in procedures and the final competition rules will be announced.
Take the first step toward the Cup. Submit your competition application and keep your reference number. The organizing committee will review your entry and contact you with the next steps.
An application does not guarantee entry. Fees, payment instructions, and final participation requirements will follow.
Review the weight classesDownload event flyer ↓Keep this reference number. Your entry is awaiting committee review; the organizer will contact you about next steps.
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Make room for the island. The proposed setting in Carolina, Puerto Rico, brings a Caribbean backdrop to an event inspired by Japanese tradition.
Municipality of Carolina, Puerto Rico
Venue confirmation pendingTravel, accommodation, and transportation information will be shared once arrangements are confirmed.
Between competition, training, and your time off, get to know the island. Six ideas for athletes, delegations, and families visiting in August 2027.
SAN JUAN · HISTORY & CULTURE
Explore colorful streets, centuries-old fortifications, and local cafés. Visit El Morro and Castillo San Cristóbal, then wander the old city at your own pace.
A cultural outing for your free time.
Explore the official guideCAROLINA · BEACH TIME
Make time for Carolina’s golden coastline. Isla Verde brings together palm-lined beaches, restaurants, and ocean views close to the event’s proposed host city.
An easy choice for a relaxed beach day.
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RÍO GRANDE · NATURE
Discover rainforest scenery, waterfall views, and the sounds of the coquí. Choose an open trail or a guided excursion suited to your group.
Check trail access and arrange round-trip transport.
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LOÍZA · LOCAL FLAVORS
Visit the coastal kiosks for alcapurrias, bacalaítos, and fresh fruit drinks. Pair a taste of Puerto Rican food traditions with a walk along the boardwalk.
A flavorful outing to share with your delegation.
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FAJARDO & VIEQUES · AFTER DARK
Plan a guided evening on a bioluminescent lagoon or bay. Laguna Grande in Fajardo and Mosquito Bay in Vieques reveal a remarkable natural glow when the water moves.
Book ahead; moonlight and conditions affect visibility.
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CULEBRA · ISLAND ESCAPE
Extend your stay for Flamenco Beach’s white sand and turquoise water. Culebra offers an island escape with beaches and opportunities to explore marine life.
Plan flights or the Ceiba ferry and local transport ahead.
Explore the official guidePlan outings around the confirmed competition and training schedule. Check current hours, reservations, transport, and conditions in the official guides before heading out.
Information and photography sourced from Discover Puerto Rico, the visitor guide linked by the Puerto Rico Tourism Company. Each experience links to its official guide.
The bioluminescent excursion photograph shows Vieques.
Information reviewed in October 2026. Excursions are booked separately.
Connect your company with judo and cultural exchange between Japan and the Americas. Support the August 7–8, 2027 competition in Puerto Rico and the training camp that follows.
6-page package in English · All prices in US dollars
Proposed levels and benefits. Availability, venue access and final deliverables will be confirmed by written agreement. Attendance and promotional reach are not guaranteed.
2 proposed places
$10,000 USD
4 proposed places
$5,000 USD
8 proposed places
$2,500 USD
10 proposed places
$1,000 USD
Value agreed in advance
A tailored contribution
A website logo and link once the site opens publicly, a shared thank-you post and a post-event report. Guest passes cover spectators; athlete entry, training and travel are separate.
Contributions can support travel and hospitality for six Japanese judokas and one Japanese judo coach, competition operations, medical coverage, and the training camp.
We propose a report within 30 days after the final activity, documenting logo placements, published content, participation and delivery of agreed benefits.
Choose a level or propose goods or services. We will review your objectives, available benefits and the next step.
Cameron McKenzie
info@hcjapanjudocup.com
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Sponsors will be announced after agreements are finalized and their logos are approved.
A place to recognize the companies helping bring Japan and the Americas together through judo. Confirmed sponsors and their logos will appear here.
Diplomacy, sporting leadership, and a lifelong commitment to judo—working together to create a meaningful international encounter.
Honorary Consul of Japan in Puerto Rico
Honorary Consul of Japan in Puerto Rico and founder of McKenzie & Associates. An investment banker and former president of the Puerto Rico Chamber of Commerce.
Profile & photo source ↗Puerto Rico Chamber of Commerce
President, Puerto Rico Judo Federation
Federation president, educator, and coach. A 1991 Pan American Games gold medalist who carried Puerto Rico’s flag at the 1992 Barcelona Olympics.
Profile & photo source ↗Escuela Pachín Marín
Judo master & coach
Japanese judo master and longtime University of Puerto Rico coach. He has mentored Olympians and Pan American champions and connected Puerto Rican athletes with training in Japan.
Profile & photo source ↗Salón de la Fama del Deporte de Río Piedras
Olympian & Pan American champion
Puerto Rican Olympic judoka and 1987 Pan American Games gold medalist. A pioneer in women’s judo, with a career spanning international competition and teaching.
Profile & photo source ↗Salón de la Fama del Deporte de Río Piedras
Attorney & judo referee
Puerto Rico attorney, Stanford Law School graduate, and judo referee. He brings experience in legal practice, professional ethics, and international judo officiating.
Profile & photo source ↗EduportalOrganizing committee member
Member of the organizing committee for the 2027 Honorary Consulate of Japan International Invitational Cup.
The Cup is taking shape. Here is what is planned—and what is still being finalized.
The competition is scheduled for August 7–8, 2027, followed by a proposed four-day training camp. Exact training dates and the daily schedule will be announced. The proposed venue remains subject to confirmation.
Competition is for a brown or black belt, age 16 or older in completed years on August 7, 2027, welcoming invited athletes from across the Americas. Six Japanese judokas and one Japanese judo coach will also join the event. Applications are reviewed by the organizing committee.
You can submit a competition registration application on this page and receive a reference number. Entries remain subject to committee review and the final requirements. Fees and payment instructions will follow; no payment is collected here.
Six Japanese judokas and one Japanese judo coach will join us for the competition and training camp. Their names and profiles will be announced as the program is finalized.
Yes. Explore the sponsorship section for four proposed levels from $1,000 to $10,000, or propose goods and services. Download the package and contact Cameron McKenzie at info@hcjapanjudocup.com. Benefits are confirmed by written agreement.
Join a gathering of the Americas and Japan as the Honorary Consulate of Japan International Invitational Cup takes shape.
Register to competeThe registration form collects the athlete’s name, email, country or territory, club, belt, age on August 7, 2027, category, weight class, optional training-camp interest, and language. The organizing committee uses that information to review the application and contact the athlete about this event. It is not sold and it is not used for advertising. Applications are stored until December 31, 2027, then deleted. To correct or delete an application sooner, write to info@hcjapanjudocup.com.