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National Association of Racing

Japanese horse racing authority

The National Association of Racing (Japanese: 地方競馬全国協会 Chiho Keiba Zenkoku Kyokai, or NAR) is the authority for horse races operated by local governments in Japan (Prefectures, cities, towns, villages, or unions of them). NAR itself does not operate horse races. By contrast, Japan Racing Association is a public company established in Japan under a law to operate Chūō Keiba (中央競馬 Central horse racing) and to manage racecourses, and horse-training facilities in the country.2 Wikipedia text CC BY-SA 4.0

Last updated Oct 21, 2026.

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The National Association of Racing (Japanese: 地方競馬全国協会 Chiho Keiba Zenkoku Kyokai, or NAR) is the authority for horse races operated by local governments in Japan (Prefectures, cities, towns, villages, or unions of them). NAR itself does not operate horse races.2

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