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…
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…
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…