We are pleased to announce the results of the 57th Muroto Kanhō
Release Date:
This event was initiated by the Kochi University Karate Club to foster the physical and mental discipline of its members. It is a grueling challenge that involves walking approximately 90 km from Asakura in Kochi City to Cape Muroto through the night.
It is held every year over a Saturday and Sunday from late November to early December.This year marked the 57th edition, held from Saturday, November 25, to Sunday, November 26.
Participants included not only members of the Karate Club but also students, faculty and staff, international students, alumni, students from other universities, and members of the general public.
The walk starts at 9:00 a.m., and participants must reach the destination by 3:00 p.m. the following day or they are disqualified; this year, approximately 60% of participants successfully completed the walk.
Dates:
November 25 (Sat) – November 26 (Sun), 2017
Location:
Kochi University Asakura Campus (Registration begins at 7:30 a.m.; departure at 9:00 a.m.)
Applicants:
481 (including 434 on-site registrants and 276 finishers, 64%)
(*Previous year’s results: 257 finishers, 57%)
Route:
Take National Route 33 and then Route 55 toward Cape Muroto.
Weather
Saturday, November 25: Sunny, then cloudy
Sunday, November 26: Cloudy, then rainy
Results
| Ranking | Name | Estimated time | Arrival time | Participation Category |
| 1位 | Akira Matsuki | 8 hours and 38 minutes | November 25, 5:38 p.m. | General |
| 2位 | Taku Nishikawa | 8 hours and 58 minutes | November 25, 5:58 p.m. | staff |
| 3位 | Kei Iejima | 10 hours and 14 minutes | November 25, 7:14 p.m. | General |
| 4位 | Atsushi Fujita | 10 hours and 30 minutes | November 25, 7:30 p.m. | General |
| 5位 | Yoshinori Kawatake | 10 hours and 50 minutes | November 25, 7:50 p.m. | General |
*Names are listed only for those who have consented to publication.
Representative:
Karate Club Captain: Yoshiteru Tokaji
Department in Charge:
Academic Affairs Division, Student Support Section, Student Life Support Unit TEL 088-844-8149
Supported by
Muroto Police Station, Muroto City Hall, Muroto City Fire Department, Muroto City Tourism Association, Aki City Hall, Kochi Minami Police Station
National Muroto Youth Nature Center, Roadside Stations “Yasu,” “Oyama,” “Tano-Eki-ya,” “Kira Messe Muroto,” etc.
Karate Club Comments
Thank you for participating in the Muroto Kanpo Walk again this year.
Although it rained at times, the weather was relatively mild over the two days, and more than half of the participants successfully completed the walk. To everyone who participated, thank you very much for your hard work.
We hope this event will remain a fond memory for everyone, whether you successfully completed the walk or had to withdraw partway through.
We are able to hold this event thanks to the cooperation of so many people. Thank you very much.
We will continue to do our best to ensure this event remains a tradition at Kochi University, and we appreciate your continued support.
Ryoki Tokaji, Captain, Kochi University Karate Club
Take a look at the Muroto Kanpo, which has now become a familiar sight in Kochi.
