2024.12 KENDOJIDAI Composition by: Teraoka TomoyukiPhotography by: Nishiguchi KunihikoTranslation by: Sato Mariko, Pepijn Boomgaard Runner-up in the All Japan Championship and a former member of the Japanese national team, Hayashida Kyohei is a standout among…
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2024.11 KENDOJIDAI Translation: Sato Mariko, Pepijn Boomgaard Tatsumi Akihisa Born in 1972 in Hyogo Prefecture. After graduating from Aioi High School, he attended Kyoto Sangyo University. Upon graduation, he joined Mitsui Sumitomo Insurance Co., Ltd.,…
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2024.12 KENDOJIDAI Composition by: Tsuchiya TomohiroPhotography by: Sugino ShinsukeTranslation by: Sato Mariko, Pepijn Boomgaard Katsumi Yosuke has mastered and refined his Debana-waza, securing decisive points in countless memorable matches. We had the opportunity to hear…
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2025.1 KENDOJIDAI Composition: Teraoka TomoyukiPhotography: Nishiguchi KunihikoTranslation: Pepijn Boomgaard Murakami Raita has achieved great things as a competitor while teaching at Osaka University of Health and Sport Sciences. He also teaches Kendo classes for beginners,…
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Two Formidable Kenshi Carrying the Prestige of Japanese Kendo (Takenouchi Yuya) part 2
KENDOJIDAI 2024.10 Composition: Teraoka TomoyukiPhotography: Nishiguchi KunihikoTranslation: Hoshino Maki From conquering the All Japan Kendo Championship during his university days to representing Japan on the global stage twice, Takenouchi Yuya has emerged as the cornerstone…