The 8th Judo Japan Cup Championship co-hosted by the Embassy of Japan and Myanmar Judo Federation and supported by the Japanese Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Yangon (JCCY) was held at the Theing Phyu Indoor Stadium in Yangon on June14 and 15, 2012.

One hundred and six contestants from seven teams participated in the championship with much vigor and strength. After tight competitions, U Kyaw Win Oo and Daw Hnin Akiary won the most progressive male and female players' prize, and U Zaw Myo Aung and Daw Aye Malar won the best male and female players' prizes respectively.

At the awarding Ceremony, Mr. Uekusa vice-chairman of JCCY presented the prizes to the most progressive players and the best players. Thanks to JCCY's support, two digital cameras were given to the most progressive players and 24 inches televisions were given to the best players respectively. Finally, the Japan Cup was awarded by Minister Mr. Maruyama to the Ministry of Industry team which won the greatest number of medals in this championship.