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 1994 Asian Games
Karate was competed by men and women at the 1994 Asian Games in Hiroshima, Japan. Kata was contested along with Kumite. There were 11 gold medals contested for this sport. All competition took place on October 3, 4 and 5.