Awarding of the Saudi Karate Ambassador’s Cup

　On December 20, 2025, Ambassador Morino attended the Saudi Premier League Karate Championship together with Dr. Musharraf Al-Shehri, President of the Saudi Karate Federation, and presented the Japan Ambassador’s Cup in Saudi Arabia. Through the tournament, he witnessed the development of karate in Saudi Arabia and the strength of Saudi karate practitioners , making it a valuable opportunity to further strengthen cultural ties between Japan and Saudi Arabia through sports.