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American BBQ contests in Japan 

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Welcome to Kansas City Barbeque Society (KCBS) Japan — a Tokyo-based resource for American-style BBQ culture, KCBS competition information, and BBQ education.

Led by Jay Cross, KCBS Certified BBQ Judge and KCBS Contest Representative, KCBS Japan supports BBQ teams, contest organizers, judges, and enthusiasts interested in competition BBQ.

KCBS Japan A4 Brochure in Japanese

KCBS Japanとは?グリルとバーベキューの違いとは?詳しくは日本語ページをご覧ください。

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About American BBQ, KCBS and Japan 

A 65-slide presentation deck was prepared for BBQ contest organizers and teams to explain KCBS-style competitions and provide background information on the roots of American BBQ.

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Cooking Tips for BBQ contests

Information for BBQ teams cooking for BBQ competitions. 

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KCBS Japan A4 Brochure in English

What is KCBS Japan?  Read the English brochure for more information.

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KCBS Bullsheet Article, May 2026

Jay wrote an article for the KCBS Bullsheet about BBQ contests in Japan. 

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KCBS International BBQ Contests

Slides about KCBS international BBQ contests prepared by KCBS. 

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