Pairings Released for the 41st Empress's Cup All-Japan Women's Judo Championship, the Open-Weight Tournament to Crown Japan's Strongest
The All Japan Judo Federation has unveiled the pairings for the 41st Empress's Cup All-Japan Women's Judo Championship, scheduled for Sunday, April 19, 2026, at the Yokohama Budokan. The tournament will feature last year's champion, Rena Tanaka (78kg class), and runner-up, Mio Shirogane (57kg class), alongside top athletes who have emerged from 10 regional qualifiers. Top competitors from various weight classes will compete in this open-weight format to determine Japan's number one female judoka.
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The All Japan Judo Federation has released the pairings for the 41st Empress's Cup All-Japan Women's Judo Championship, which will be held on Sunday, April 19, 2026, at the Yokohama Budokan.
This tournament will feature athletes who have won through 10 regional qualifiers nationwide, including last year's winner, Rena Tanaka (78kg class), and runner-up, Mio Shirogane (57kg class).
Top athletes who normally compete in their respective weight classes will vie for the title of Japan's best in an open-weight competition. Please come and watch at the venue.
Pairings (as of 3/26)
d166018-91-77708946c96e545c009287e0bd64d46c.pdfTournament Overview
Date: Sunday, April 19, 2026. Doors open at 10:00 AM, event starts at 11:00 AM.
Venue: Yokohama Budokan (2-9-10 Okinacho, Naka-ku, Yokohama, Kanagawa Prefecture, TEL: 045-226-2100)
Ticket Information
⟨Advance Sale⟩
Period: Until Tuesday, March 31, 23:59
Ticket Vendor: Ticket Pia
For in-store purchase: 7-Eleven (P-code: 866-138)
⟨General Sale⟩
Period: From Wednesday, April 1, 2026, 10:00 AM
Ticket Vendors: Ticket Pia・eplus
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◎There will be no same-day ticket sales if the advance tickets sell out.
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