Summer events include swimming, boating, and sailing. And in autumn, the events cover track and field, gymnastics, and various ball games. The Emperor's Trophy is awarded to the prefecture with the highest total points. An Empress's Trophy is awarded to the prefecture whose female athletes achieve the highest overall score. Participation in Kokutai is limited to Japanese citizens with amateur standing.
Many outstanding performers go on to appear in the Olympics and other international competitions.
Economic Contribution Japan took part in the First Far Eastern Championship Games, held in Manila, in 1913. The Japanese government first subsidized the funding of an international sports event at the Fifth Far Eastern Games, held in Shanghai, in 1921. Following World War II, these regional events became known as the Asian Games. In 1951, Japan participated in the First Asian Games, held in New Delhi. The strong showing by the 80 members of the national team quickly fed enthusiasm for international competition.