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Japan Karate Association

The emblem of the JKA is called Inyo. The white and red circles represent the Japanese Yin-Yan. The Kanji at the bottom means "Kōeki Shadan Hōjin Nihon Karate Kyokai" (public-interest incorporated association Japan Karate Association) approval received from the Japanese Ministry of Education in 1957.
The Japan Karate Association is the only independent karate entity legally and officially recognised by the Japanese government as an association of members (Shadan Hojin) for the promotion of karate-Dō.