Key Facts
• The Bodybuilding & Physique Katakawa Cup took place on August 11, 2025, in Kudamatsu.
• Venue: Starpia Kudamatsu, located at 2 Chuo-cho, Kudamatsu City.
• The event honors the late Jun Katakawa, a Yamaguchi native and world champion.
• First held in 2021, the competition promotes fitness and body sculpting in the region.
• This year, 131 participants competed, with approximately 800 spectators attending.
• Organized by SUCCESS, a personal gym based in Kudamatsu City.
• Competitions included three categories: Bodybuilding, Physique (Novice & Open), and Bikini.
• Physique Open featured three height-based categories, culminating in an overall winner.
• Akihito Hiramoto from Hiroshima won the Physique Open overall title.
• Hiramoto, a repeat champion, improved over the past year to secure victory.
• SUCCESS CEO Fumiya Nagano noted growing interest in fitness and accessibility of the event.
Summary
The Bodybuilding & Physique Katakawa Cup, held on August 11, 2025, at Starpia Kudamatsu, brought together 131 competitors and around 800 spectators. The event, organized by SUCCESS gym, honors the late Jun Katakawa and aims to promote fitness in Yamaguchi Prefecture. Competitions spanned three categories: Bodybuilding, Physique, and Bikini, with Akihito Hiramoto from Hiroshima winning the Physique Open overall title. SUCCESS CEO Fumiya Nagano highlighted the event’s growing popularity and its role in making fitness accessible to all.
