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…
On May 30 and 31, 2026, the inaugural Asia Oceania Kendo Championships were held at the Tokyo Budokan. The first day featured the individual competitions, followed by the team competitions on the second day.…
2026.6 KENDOJIDAIPhotography: Nishiguchi Kunihiko*Unauthorized reproduction or use of any images in this article is strictly prohibited. In November 2022, Amano Yasuhisa-sensei successfully passed the highly demanding 8th Dan examination. Built upon the principle of striking…
2026.6 KENDOJIDAIInterview: Tsuchiya TomohiroPhotography: Nishiguchi Kunihiko*Unauthorized reproduction or use of any images in this article is strictly prohibited. Passing a high-level Dan examination—especially the 8th Dan examination—requires far more than technical proficiency alone. Candidates must…