The Grand Slam Tokyo (formerly Jigoro Kano Cup Tokyo International Judo Tournament (嘉納治五郎杯東京国際柔道大会, Kanō Jigorō Hai Tōkyō Kokusai Jūdō Taikai?)) is an international judo competition held as part of the IJF Grand Slam series. The 2010 event is planned for December 11-13.
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