Enthusiasm Builds for Okinawa’s First Body Make Contest

Apr 08, 2026 | News On Japan

NAHA - Athletes from across Japan boasting finely trained physiques are set to gather in Okinawa for a major fitness competition, as more than 300 participants prepare to compete in the "Muscle Gate" body make contest, marking the event’s first-ever staging in the prefecture.

Tamaki Ryuichi: "Of course I want to win, but more than anything I’m excited to see the event come alive."

Itokazu Yukari: "It seems like a lot of people are coming to support us, so I feel like I really need to give it my best in return."

The competition will be held over two days, from April 24th to April 25th.

Source: 沖縄ニュースOTV

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