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The 2025 Japanese Rally Championship (JRC) calendar has been unveiled, showcasing a diverse lineup of eight rallies across Japan, blending asphalt and gravel stages and covering an impressive array of terrains and regions. This season promises high-stakes action from February to October in 2025, offering rally fans across the country thrilling opportunities to witness Japan’s top rally talent in action.

2025 Japanese Rally Championship schedule

01: Rally Mikawa Bay 2025 (Aichi, asphalt) – February 28 – March 2
02: Tour de Kyushu 2025 in Karatsu (Saga, asphalt) – April 11 – 13
03: YUHO Rally Asuka (Nara, asphalt) – May 16 – 18
04: 2025 FIA International Rally Montre (Gunma, asphalt) – June 6 – 8
05: 2025 ARK Rally Kamuy (Hokkaido, gravel) – July 4 – 6
06: 2025 FIA International Rally Hokkaido (Hokkaido, gravel) – September 5 – 7
07: Kumakogen Rally (Ehime, asphalt) – October 3 – 5
08: 52nd MCSC Rally Highland Masters 2025 (Gifu, asphalt) – October 17 – 19

From the traditional asphalt of Rally Mikawa Bay to the iconic gravel stages of Rally Hokkaido, the 2025 Japanese Rally Championship promises fans across Japan an action-packed season. Mark your calendars—this year’s championship is set to deliver thrilling rally racing from start to finish!