Japan enjoyed a dominant end to the Karate World Championships ©Getty Images

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Japan proved too strong for Spain in the women's final ©Getty Images
Japan proved too strong for Spain in the women's final ©Getty Images
There were tears of joy from the Japanese team after they retained their title ©Getty Images
There were tears of joy from the Japanese team after they retained their title ©Getty Images
Spain put in a strong showing but were forced to settle for silver ©Getty Images
Spain put in a strong showing but were forced to settle for silver ©Getty Images
Japan were also dominant in the men's final as they overcame the host nation 5-0 ©Getty Images
Japan were also dominant in the men's final as they overcame the host nation 5-0 ©Getty Images
Their triumph saw them retain the title they claimed in Linz in 2016 ©Getty Images
Their triumph saw them retain the title they claimed in Linz in 2016 ©Getty Images
Spain were again on the receiving end of a superb display from Japan ©Getty Images
Spain were again on the receiving end of a superb display from Japan ©Getty Images
Iran fought back to beat Turkey in the men's team kumite final ©Getty Images
Iran fought back to beat Turkey in the men's team kumite final ©Getty Images
The Iranian team dethroned the defending champions with a battling display ©Getty Images
The Iranian team dethroned the defending champions with a battling display ©Getty Images
The WKF flag was officially passed to 2020 Karate World Championships hosts Dubai ©Twitter
The WKF flag was officially passed to 2020 Karate World Championships hosts Dubai ©Twitter