2026.9 KENDOJIDAIInterview: Yanagida Naoko At the inaugural Asia Oceania Kendo Championships, Matsumoto Chika served as captain of the Japanese women’s team. Drawing on her experience of representing Japan at two World Kendo Championships, Matsumoto brought…
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2026.9 KENDOJIDAIInterview: Teraoka TomoyukiPhotography: Sasai Takamasa Takenouchi Yuya is one of the defining figures in Japanese Kendo in recent years. On the international stage, he has represented Japan since the 16th World Kendo Championships in…
2026.8 KENDOJIDAIInterview by Yanagida Naoko Yabuki Yuji, who serves as an instructor in the Kendo Instruction Division of the Tokyo Metropolitan Police, has continued his study and training as the 18th Soke of Ono-ha Itto-ryu…
KENDOJIDAI 2026.8 Ohira Claims the Major Title of Asia Oceania Champion The individual competition was held on the opening day of the tournament. Representing Japan were two rising stars, Ohira Shoji and Kimura Keito, both…
KENDOJIDAI 2026.8 Hirao Yasushi, Head Coach of the Japan Men’s Team —How do you feel about winning the inaugural Asia Oceania Kendo Championships? HIRAO: Since this was the inaugural tournament, the first champion will be…
2026.8 KENDOJIDAIInterviews: Teraoka Tomoyuki (Men’s Team), Yanagida Naoko (Women’s Team)Photography: Nishiguchi Kunihiko, Yanagida Naoko, Sato Mariko*Unauthorized reproduction or use of any photographs in this article is strictly prohibited. With the aim of further promoting and…
2026.8 KENDOJIDAIPhotography: Nishiguchi Kunihiko*Unauthorized reproduction or use of any images in this article is strictly prohibited. “Kendo is an interpersonal discipline. It is essential to sense your opponent’s intentions and guide them to move as…
2026.8 KENDOJIDAIInterview: Tsuchiya TomohiroPhotography: Nishiguchi Kunihiko*Unauthorized reproduction or use of any images in this article is strictly prohibited. By gaining the initiative through control of the center, he creates attacking opportunities through a combination of…
2026.8 KENDOJIDAIPhotography: Sasai Takamasa*Unauthorized reproduction or use of any images in this article is strictly prohibited. Still leading his generation, Nabeyama, Kyoshi 8th Dan, continues to perform at the highest level. After overcoming countless fierce…
2026.6 KENDOJIDAIInterview: Yanagida NaokoPhotography: Nishiguchi Kunihiko*Unauthorized reproduction or use of any images in this article is strictly prohibited. Yosuke Nomura competed at the highest level for 17 years as a member of the Kendo Special…
2026.6 KENDOJIDAIInterview by Yanagida Naoko Gonpei Sensei, Kyoshi 8th Dan, distinguished himself in national-level kendo competitions from an early age. After joining the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department, he achieved numerous successes, including winning the First…
2026.6 KENDOJIDAIPhotography: Nishiguchi Kunihiko*Unauthorized reproduction or use of any images in this article is strictly prohibited. International Budo University, which trains future kendo instructors, places great emphasis on mastering correct kamae as the foundation for…