KENDOJIDAI 2024.6 Translation: Hoshino Maki The All Japan Kendo Federation held a press conference to announce Japan’s national team for the 19th World Kendo Championships, revealing the selection of 10 male and 10 female representatives.…
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2024.5 KENDOJIDAI Photography: Nishiguchi KunihikoComposition: Tsuchiya TomohiroTranslation: Pepijn Boomgaard Uchimura Ryoichi has been runner-up in the All Japan Invitational 7th Dan Tournament three times, and this year he placed 3rd for the second time. He…
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INTERVIEWInterview with the Winner of the 11th All Japan Invitational 7th Dan Tournament (Hatakenaka Kosuke)
2024.5 KENDOJIDAI Photography: Sasai TakamasaTranslation: Pepijn Boomgaard Hatakenaka Kosuke Born in 1986 in Mie prefecture. Went to Wakayama Higashi High School and Kokushikan University. After graduation, he joined the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department. His achievements…
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2024.5 KENDOJIDAI Photography: Nishiguchi KunihikoTranslation: Pepijn Boomgaard The Kokushikan University Kendo Club usually performs three sets of Sayu-men during Kirikaeshi. Kirikaeshi is an effective way of fostering energy and strengthening the body, and it is…