Shine On! Kids manages the event in collaboration with Club360, Empire Entertainment, and other corporate partners. All proceeds benefit Shine On! Kids' Hospital Facility Dog Program. Shine On! Kids supports kids with cancer and other serious illnesses in 30 hospitals throughout Japan.

When

Friday, May 30th, 2025
Doors open at 6:30pm

Where

Grand Hyatt Tokyo

About James: I’m a father of two with a third on the way. Most of my previous fighting experience is with the wildlife growing up in Far Northern Australia. I’ve lived in Japan since 2012 but this is my first ever EFN. I’m really enjoying the challenge especially when it’s for such a good cause.

Message from James: Taking part in this event is a chance to support kids facing real challenges. Your support—whether it’s a pledge or spreading the word—helps us back them with more than just words.

Please remember, that your pledge directly supports Shine On! Kids and their Facility Dog Program. Shine On! Kids provides innovative, evidence-based psycho-social support programs to children in 30 hospitals throughout Japan.

CHEERS FROM THE SUPPORTERS

Pledge fighters to spread messages of encouragement.

Alison Bell

¥ 5,000
頑張れー!

Joey Kappel

¥ 5,000

Greg R.

¥ 5,000
Go, James, Go!!!

Hiromi Kikuchi

¥ 5,000
Float like a butterfly, sting like a bee!

Chris Colucci

¥ 20,000
I will double this pledge if you come out to the theme song from Bluey.

Andrew Chandler

¥ 7,000
You got this, James! Rep KA!

Anonymous

¥ 3,000
Hahah. That's not a knife... That's a knife.