Takayuki Mikami (1933-present) is an eighth degree black belt in the martial art of shotokan karate. He is also Regional Director of the South Region of the International Shotokan Karate Federation (ISKF). Notably, in 1958 he tied for first place in the "All Japan Karate Championships". The following year, in 1959, Mikami became the All Japan champion in kumite as well as in kata. In 1961, Mikami won first in kata again. Wikipedia
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