Contact Us【How to Use Our Service】
Please use the service according to your situation.
Case １ If you have basic preferences, such as the karate style you want to practice or the location of the dojo：
Search for a dojo using Karate Navi and choose one that matches your preferences.
Send a message directly to the dojo via the "Contact this facility" icon located at the top right or bottom of the dojo's page, and plan your visit to the dojo.
For detailed instructions and precautions for using Karate Navi, click here
Case 2 If you cannot find a dojo that meets your preferences on Karate Navi or wish to train at a dojo not listed on Karate Navi：
Contact us and share your specific requirements. We will make suggestions for several dojo options. We can also assist with communication and coordination with the dojo, as needed.
Case 3 If you are unsure which style or dojo to choose：
Contact us. Based on your karate experience and background, we will make suggestions for several dojo options or introduce Okinawan Karate Experience programs (Okinawa Karate Tourism: https://tourism.odks.jp/)
About the Okinawa Karate Information Center
【Service Details】
（１）Providing information about Okinawan Karate in Japanese and English to both domestic and international karateka
・Sharing event information such as karate demonstrations and tournaments in Okinawa.
・Introducing historical sites related to karate.
・Offering useful information for travelers to Okinawa (primarily for karateka from overseas).
・Updating dojo lists and dojo information.
（２）Coordination for training at local dojos
・Supporting reservations for karate experiences at dojos registered on Karate Navi.
・Recommending dojos that meet your preferences such as styles, locations, availability of language support, etc.
・Coordinating communication with dojos not registered on Karate Navi.
（３）Responding to general inquiries about Okinawan Karate in multiple languages
・Handling inquiries about Okinawan Karate and Kobudo.
・Handling karate-related inquiries or interviews by media and researchers.
・Answering inquiries about local dojos and karate masters.
＊Note: For privacy reasons, masters' contact details are not disclosed.
【Basic Information on the Okinawa Karate Information Center】
Date of Establishment：May 1st, 2017
Project Assigner：Okinawa Prefecture Karate Promotion Division
Project Assignee：Okinawa Dento Karatedo Shinkokai
Supervisor / Center Chief：Uehara Kunio (Chief of secretariat of ODKS)
Address：854-1 Tomigusuku, Tomigusuku City Okinawa 901-0241 (within the Okinawa Karate Kaikan)
Business hours：Monday – Sunday, 9:00am - 5:00pm.
Closed：Wednesdays, December 30th – January 3rd
Official Website: https://okic.odks.jp/
Email：okic@odks.jp
*Please contact us at the above e-mail address for any inquiries.
An OKIC representative will contact you within 4-5 business days.
