The were held at Ajinomoto Stadium in Chōfu. Organised by JAAF, the three-day competition took place from June 7–9 and served as the national championships in track and field for the Japan. The competition was for the qualifying trial for the Japan team at the 2013 World Championships.
During the competition, 3 new championship records were set in the events. Koji Murofushi won the hummer throw's national champions for nineteen consecutive years. For the Most Valuable Player of the Championships, Ryota Yamagata and Hitomi Niiya were selected.
The competition was broadcast on television by NHK.
Medal summary
Men
Women
Official Sponsor
Yamazaki Baking (Special Sponsor) ASICS Otsuka Pharmaceutical Japan Airlines Nishi Sports Cerespo Keio Corporation (Special Offer)
References
. Japan Association of Athletics Federations. Retrieved 4 July 2013.
External links
Official website at JAAF
The 97th Japan Championships in Athletics at JapanAthleticsTV (Official video site) at JAAF