2024.8 KENDOJIDAI Photography: Nishiguchi KunihikoComposition: Teraoka TomoyukiTranslation: Pepijn Boomgaard Shimamura Tsuyoshi was the captain of the Tokyo team that won the 72nd All Japan Interprefecture Tournament. His Kendo, based on striking with abandon from an…
2024.1 KENDOJIDAI Composition: Teraoka TomoyukiPhotography: Nishiguchi KunihikoTranslation: Pepijn Boomgaard, Sato Mariko Shimamura Tsuyoshi, currently a Kendo instructor for the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department, has always been very particular about his Kamae. “I believe that there…
2022.10 KENDOJIDAI Translation: Pepijn BoomgaardPhoto: Sasai Takamasa When Shimamura Sensei was still a young Tokuren member, he won by focusing on openings in his opponent’s movements. By becoming aware of these gaps, he learned how…