KENDOJIDAI 2024.7 Translation: Hoshino Maki Japan’s National Team, aiming for overall victory at the World Kendo Championships (WKC), organized separate training camps for men and women. The women’s team conducted their camp from April 12…
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2024.8 KENDOJIDAI Composition: Sato MarikoPhotography: Nishiguchi KunihikoTranslation: Pepijn Boomgaard Ibaraki Junior Kendo Team is a famous Dojo with many achievements. In a town with a population of only 30,000, the Dojo has about 70 members,… -
2024.6 KENDOJIDAI Composition: Teraoka TomoyukiPhotography: Sasai TakamasaTranslation: Pepijn Boomgaard “I believe that the spirit of Zanmai (the state of being immersed in something) helps one improve their Kendo, and I want to apply this too,”…
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2024.7 KENDOJIDAI Composition: Teraoka TomoyukiPhotography: Nishiguchi KunihikoTranslation: Hoshino Maki In early April, the representatives for Japan’s National Team were announced. Particularly notable is the men’s team, which is being hailed as the strongest lineup in… -
2024.6 KENDOJIDAI Composition: Teraoka TomoyukiPhotography: Nishiguchi KunihikoTranslation: Pepijn Boomgaard Kokushikan University teacher Migita Shigeaki, since his days as a student at PL Gakuen High School and Kokushikan until now, has always focussed on the basics…
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2024.7 KENDOJIDAI Photography: Sasai TakamasaTranslation: Pepijn Boomgaard Kusano Ryujiro Born in Nagasaki prefecture in 1995. Went to Nagasaki Seiryo High School and the National Institute of Fitness and Sports in Kanoya. After graduation, he joined…
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KENDOJIDAI 2024.6 Translation: Hoshino Maki The All Japan Kendo Federation held a press conference to announce Japan’s national team for the 19th World Kendo Championships, revealing the selection of 10 male and 10 female representatives.… -
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2024.5 KENDOJIDAI Photography: Nishiguchi KunihikoComposition: Tsuchiya TomohiroTranslation: Pepijn Boomgaard Uchimura Ryoichi has been runner-up in the All Japan Invitational 7th Dan Tournament three times, and this year he placed 3rd for the second time. He… -
INTERVIEWInterview with the Winner of the 11th All Japan Invitational 7th Dan Tournament (Hatakenaka Kosuke)
2024.5 KENDOJIDAI Photography: Sasai TakamasaTranslation: Pepijn Boomgaard Hatakenaka Kosuke Born in 1986 in Mie prefecture. Went to Wakayama Higashi High School and Kokushikan University. After graduation, he joined the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department. His achievements…
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2024.5 KENDOJIDAI Photography: Nishiguchi KunihikoTranslation: Pepijn Boomgaard The Kokushikan University Kendo Club usually performs three sets of Sayu-men during Kirikaeshi. Kirikaeshi is an effective way of fostering energy and strengthening the body, and it is…
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2024.4 KENDOJIDAI Photography: Sasai TakamasaComposition: Tsuchiya TomohiroTranslation: Pepijn Boomgaard When we analyze the Seme that is necessary to take the initiative, it can be broadly divided into pressuring with your Shinai, your feet, and your…
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2024.4 KENDOJIDAI Photography: Nishiguchi KunihikoTranslation: Pepijn Boomgaard Iguchi Kiyoshi, a successful Kenshi ever since his younger days, passed 8th Dan in 2016. While preparing for his examination, he realized the importance of taking the initiative. … -
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2024.4 KENDOJIDAI Translation: Pepijn Boomgaard “Kendo is about attacking, not defending. It’s important to always have the spirit of facing your opponent head-on.” These are the words of Higashi Yoshimi. In order to break down… -
KENDOJIDAI 2024.3 Translation: Pepijn BoomgaardPhotography: Sasai Takamasa Three young Kenshi made the Japanese Kendo scene their own in 2023. In this series, we try to find out what brought them to the top of the…