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…
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,…
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…
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From 17th of January to 19th of January, 2025, Winter Kendo 2025 was held in Spain. Fusato Sugihara, who is a Japanese student, joined the seminar. He reported on the seminar. Profile：Fusato Sugihara Musashi…
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Using their long holidays, some kendo enthusiasts come to Japan to train. Among them are young kendo practitioners. We spoke with Hungarian kendo players and their coach, who came to Japan with their sights…
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Date: Saturday, February 8, 2025Venue: Higashin Arena (Sumida City Gymnasium), Sumida Ward On Saturnday, February 8, 2025, the 12th All Japan Invitational Kendo 7th Dan Championship will take place at Higashin Arena in Sumida…
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…
2025.1 KENDOJIDAIWritten by: Teraoka TomoyukPhotography by: Sasai TakamasaTranslation by: Sato Mariko, Pepijn Boomgaard Abiru Hirotaka Born in 2001 in Tokyo, Japan. He began practicing Kendo at the age of 4 at Fukuzumi Kenyu-kai. After attending…
KENDOJIDAI 2021.2 Interview: Teraoka TomoyukiTranslation: Pepijn Boomgaard Uchimura Ryoichi (Kyoshi 7th Dan) Born in Kumamoto Prefecture in 1980. Went to Kyushu Gakuin High School and Meiji University. After graduation, he joined the Metropolitan Police Department.…
2016.8 KENDOJIDAI Photography: Sasai TakamasaModerator: Yamane Yohei (Representative of Kendo Midori no Kaze)Translation: Sato Mariko, Boomgaard Pepijn Approximately 80% of the Kendo club members under the guidance of these three teachers began practicing Kendo in…
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2016.8 KENDOJIDAI Photography: Sasai TakamasaModerator: Yamane Yohei (Representative of Kendo Midori no Kaze)Translation: Sato Mariko, Boomgaard Pepijn Approximately 80% of the Kendo club members under the guidance of these three teachers began practicing Kendo in…
KENDOJIDAI 2016.8 Translation by: Sato Mariko, Pepijn Boomgaard The All Japan Kendo Dojo Federation, the central organization for youth Kendo, was established in 1963. As a driving force behind the promotion of Kendo among boys…
KENDOJIDAI 2024.5 Article: Uga Motonori (Kochi Kendo Federation)Translation: Sato Mariko, Pepijn Boomgaard The Kochi Kendo Federation is deeply concerned about the declining population of Kendo practitioners. To address this issue, they organized an exchange…