Karate in Japan
The sport has declined in popularity and is more popular abroad. Karate at the 2020 Summer Olympics is going to be a debut event at the Summer Olympics.
Karate at the 2019 Pan American Games
The top three medallists (in order of gold, silver than bronze) not already qualified for the 2020 Summer Olympics according to the Olympic Standings as of April 6, 2020, will qualify for the said games.