ANNBBF 2025

69th All Japan Bodybuilding Championships

6th Kansai Bodybuilding Championships

Event Guidelines​

 

Date and Time:  　September 14, 2025 (Sunday)

　　　　　　　　　Athlete Registration: 9:00　　 Venue Opens: 9:30

　　　　　　　　　Opening Ceremony: 10:00　　Closing Ceremony (expected): 19:00 (subject to change)

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Venue:　Kobe Port Oasis　　Tel: 078-333-2822

Hosted by:　All Japan Natural Bodybuilding Federation

Organized by:　Hyogo Prefecture Natural Bodybuilding Federation

Executed by:　Trem Co., Ltd.

Judges:　ANNBBF Certified Judges

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Categories:　Kansai　　①Men's Bodybuilding　②Men's Physique　③Bikini　④Figure

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　　　　　　   All Japan  ① Men's Bodybuilding Overall　②Men's Bodybuilding Over 50

　　　　　　　　　　　　③Men's Bodybuilding Over 60　④Men's Bodybuilding Over 70

　　　　　　　　　　　　⑤Women's Body Shape　⑥Men's Physique　⑦Bikini

​　　　　　　　　　　　　⑧Men's Physique Over 50　⑨Bikini Over 40

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Eligibility:　

• Athletes must comply with the philosophy and natural 100% regulations of the All Japan Natural Bodybuilding Federation.

• Must be a registered member of an ANNBBF affiliated gym, club, or individual (2025 membership fee paid).

• Athletes belonging to WNBF affiliates in each country.

• Athletes must undergo the doping test specified by the competition.

• Tattoos (tattoos) are prohibited unless they can be covered with foundation or similar products (Athletes with tattoos, regardless of size, must contact the competition office in advance.)

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【Eligibility for the All Japan Championship】
　　① Previous participation in the All Japan Championship
　　② Placement (1st–8th) in any 2025 ANNBBF regional competition

　　　You must meet one of the above criteria.

　　　※If you place in the Kansai Open and wish to enter the All Japan Championship, please also complete your All Japan

　　　  entry online.

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Entry Fee:　Kansai　　¥33,000 (Including urine test and polygraph test fees)

　　　　　  All Japan　¥33,000 (Including urine test and polygraph test fees)

　　　　　  W Entry　　¥44,000 (Including urine test and polygraph test fees)

　　　　　※If you place in the Kansai Open and wish to enter the All Japan Championship, pay only the Kansai fee.

​　　　         If you qualify for the All Japan Championship, the remaining fee will be collected on-site.

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Admission Fees:　　Pre-sale: ¥5000　　On the day: ¥5500

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Awards:　1st to 8th place in each category

　　　　　Best Poser Award (One from Men's Bodybuilding Overall and one from Women's Body Shape)

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Additionally

• About the WNBF PRO Card

​　　This competition serves as a WNBF PRO Qualifier.  

　　Up to three PRO cards will be awarded per category. (One PRO card will be issued for every eight participants.)  

　　※ Even if the number of entries exceeds 24, a maximum of three PRO cards will be issued.​

 

• Polygraph Test (Lie Detector)  

　　Eligibility: All athletes competing in the Kansai and All Japan Championships  

　　The polygraph test will be conducted in Kobe approximately one week before the event.  

　　If the test is positive or if the athlete refuses to undergo the test, they will not be allowed to participate in the competition. 

　　※ For athletes traveling from distant locations, the test can be prioritized and conducted the day before the event.  

　　※ No tests will be conducted on the day of the event or after the competition.

 

• Final Round Judging  

　　【Kansai】  

　　　Men's Bodybuilding: 60-second free pose  

　　　Men's Physique: Final round walk  

　　　Bikini: L walk  

　　　Figure:  T walk

 

　　【All Japan】  

　　　Men's Bodybuilding Overall, Women's Body Shape: 90-second free pose  

　　　Men's Bodybuilding Over 50, Over 60, Over 70: 60-second free pose  

　　　Men's Physique, Men's Physique Over 50: Final round walk  

　　　Bikini, Bikini Over 40: L walk

 

• At this competition, coloring on the day of the event is prohibited.  

　　Color checks will be conducted on the day of the event.  

　　Please make sure to complete self-coloring by the day before, or have the treatment done at an ANNBBF-approved

　　salon.  

　　Venus will also be offering coloring services at the competition venue on the day before the event (September 13).  

　　(If coloring is found to be applied on the day of the event, disqualification may occur.)

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• Oil application on the day of the event is allowed.  

　　As salon staff will not be available, please complete the application on your own.  

　　Be cautious not to overapply the oil.  

　　(Excessive application may lead to a deduction in points, and staff may ask you to adjust if necessary.)

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• About Self-Tanning

　　LYCO-BRONZE (ANNBBF-Certified Self-Tanning Product)  

　　Price: ¥4,400  

　　A self-tanning foam that allows you to easily enjoy a change in skin tone without damaging your skin—just apply to see

　　the effect.  

　　*The use of any self-tanning products other than LYCO-BRONZE is strictly prohibited during the competition.  

　　Purchase Link: https://x.gd/zHhnN

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• ANNBBF Authorized Salons 

　　【Venus】

　　〒536-0011 Osaka, Osaka City, Joto Ward, Hanaten Nishimachi 3-13-33 STORONG DEPOT 1F  

　　Reservation form: 　https://lin.ee/N0QWTdF  

　　090-3833-5343  

 

　　【HEALTHY BRONZE】  

　　〒650-0012 Hyogo, Kobe City, Chuo Ward, Kitakasatō 2-8-5 Abe Building 505  

　　Reservation form: 　https://healthy-bronze.jp/contact/  

　　080-2546-4086

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• About the Backstage Pass

　　【Eligible Individuals】

　　Assisting with pump-up  　Managing the athlete’s belongings  　Interpreting for international athletes  

　　【Important Notes】

　　Assistants are only allowed to support athletes within designated areas. 

　　The backstage pass alone does not grant venue entry. A spectator ticket must be purchased separately.  

　　After purchasing the backstage pass on the event day, a color wristband will be provided.  

　　The wristband must be worn until the end of the program.  

　　Each athlete may purchase only one backstage pass (¥3,000).  

　　Assistants with a backstage pass must arrive at the same time as the athlete on competition day.

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How to Apply

① Online Application: Apply through the official website's entry form.  

  ※ Before entering, please complete your **ANNBBF membership registration** on the official website.  

② Paper Application**: If you prefer to apply via paper form, please contact the event office to request a form.

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Application Period:　From April 1, 2025, to August 17, 2025

Bank Account:　Resona Bank, Akashi Branch, Ordinary Account 0234461, Trem Co., Ltd.

Event Office Contact:　TEL 078-707-3111　　Hyogo Prefecture Natural Bodybuilding Federation, Daisuke Inoue

Event Office:　TEL: 078-707-3111　　Hyogo Prefecture Natural Bodybuilding Federation　Contact: Daisuke Inoue