Japan Racing Association Anniversary

On this day, September 16th, 1954 the Japan Racing Association (JRA) was established as a special corporation for overseeing horse racing in Japan, including race management and racehorse training. September 16th 1954 is also the day that laid the foundation of "Japan's horse racing culture" and horse racing as an entertainment sport.

On this day in 1954 the operating system for horse racing was changed, under the supervision of the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry (currently the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries), from state-run horse racing to a special corporation funded by the government. The Horse Racing Act and the Japan Racing Association Act were established with the aim of enhancing the fairness, safety, and trust of horse racing in Japan.

Have you ever been to a horse race in Japan? You will find many articles on City-cost about the Tokyo City Keiba, which by all accounts is a fun day out. I have not personally been to Tokyo City Keiba, but I have been to other race courses / horse races in Japan and it is a fun thing to do once in a while.