American BBQ contests in Japan
Welcome to KCBS Japan — your resource for American BBQ culture, KCBS competition information, and educational materials for teams, organizers, and enthusiasts. Below are resources about KCBS and KCBS Japan.
Led by Jay Cross, KCBS Certified BBQ Judge and international Contest Representative, KCBS Japan is working to build opportunities for education, judging, events, and future KCBS-sanctioned contests.
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。
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.
KCBS Japan A4 Brochure in English
What is KCBS Japan? What is the difference between grilling and barbecuing? 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.
KCBS International BBQ Contests
Slides about KCBS international BBQ contests prepared by KCBS.
