2025.8　KENDOJIDAI Photography: Sasai Takamasa, Nishiguchi Kunihiko Eiga Naoki Born in 1967 in Kimobetsu, Hokkaido. After graduating from Tokai University Daiyon High School (now Tokai University Sapporo High School), he advanced to Tokai University, and upon graduation entered the Hokkaido Prefectural Police. His major achievements include: Champion at the All Japan Kendo Championship; four-time Team Champion and Individual Champion at the World Kendo Championships; Champion at the All Japan Prefectural Tournament; two-time Champion at the All Japan 7th Dan Championship (Kumamoto); and in the All Japan Invitational 8th Dan Championship, he claimed his first title on his debut at the 17th Tournament and went on to achieve an unprecedented fourth crown, including his current three consecutive victories. He currently serves as Counselor in the Personnel Department of the Hokkaido Police Headquarters and as Head Instructor of the Hokkaido University Kendo Club. He holds the rank of Kyōshi 8th Dan. Eiga Naoki’s Resolve to Give Everything On April 20, 2025, at the 23rd All-Japan Invitational Kendo 8th Dan Championship, Kyōshi Eiga Naoki captured his fourth crown, achieving his third consecutive victory. The three-peat was the first in the tournament’s history, extending his own record for most titles to four. “This time, if … Continue reading A Historic Third Consecutive Victory (Eiga Naoki)