We regret to inform you that Chairman Noriyasu Hamai passed away yesterday, December 14. He was surrounded by his family and passed away peacefully at the end.
He had been diagnosed with acute myeloid leukemia one week earlier, and the direct cause of death was pneumonia.
The funeral was held on Saturday, December 23, at a funeral hall in Kanazawa, Ishikawa Prefecture.
We extend our heartfelt gratitude to all who showed him such great kindness during his lifetime.
December 15, 2023
Mika Hamai, President, Kyokushin Hamai Group
