The Japanese agency Wakatake Group celebrates its 10th anniversary at the Donosti Cup
In this time, it has registered more than 60 Japanese teams in the tournament.
The Donosti Cup 2025 will be special for Wakatake Group, as it celebrates its tenth participation in the tournament. Since 2015, the Japanese organization has been present every year, except for 2020 due to the pandemic, consolidating itself as a reference in the promotion of grassroots football in Japan and as a great ambassador of the Donosti Cup in the Asian country.
Led by Takeshi Inawaka, former professional player and founder of Wakatake Group, and Joel Santos, General Director of the company, the project is guided by a dual leadership: one in Japan and another in Spain. Its mission goes beyond competition, driving the internationalization of Japanese youth football and providing opportunities for players and coaches to train and compete abroad. Wakatake not only promotes sports development, but also champions education and cultural exchange as fundamental pillars of its philosophy.
With 14 academies in Japan and development programs in more than 20 countries, Wakatake remains a bridge between Asia and Europe, collaborating with clubs such as Real Sociedad, RC Celta de Vigo, and SD Huesca. Its commitment to grassroots football growth and its strong relationship with the Donosti Cup reinforce its role as a key partner in the tournament’s internationalization.
Congratulations, Wakatake, on these 10 years of history at the Donosti Cup!
