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May 02st, 2020

[Interview] Takahiro Nabeyama, head coach of the University of Tsukuba Kendo Club and Kendo instructor (8th dan), talks about his views on leadership

BUSHIZO TV spoke with Takahiro Nabeyama, 8th Dan and head coach of the Tsukuba University Kendo Club, about the topic of "guidance"...

May 28st, 2020

Close coverage of Akishima Chuo Kendo Club training

Akishima Chuo Kendo Club is a powerful dojo that regularly places highly in the national tournaments. It is a youth dojo located in Akishima City, Tokyo. "Bonds"...

May 27st, 2019

"The basics are important in both kendo and writing" - An interview with novelist Keiya Iwai

This time, we interviewed novelist Keiya Iwai. He is currently writing about his novel "Summer..." which was released in April 2019.

May 27st, 2019

[Recruitment Advertisement] Corporate Kendo Club Indoor His Co., Ltd.

Restoration, remodeling, renovation, exit settlement, store/office opening consulting, building demolition...

May 27st, 2018

"I want to make this a sushi restaurant that attracts kendo enthusiasts" - Interview with Kendo 6th Dan, Tsukasa Tanamachi

We want to feature people who are making the most of the humanity they have cultivated through kendo and are doing well in their jobs.

May 05st, 2018

[Video] Post-match player interviews_2018 All Japan Kendo Championships

The 66th All Japan Kendo Championships was held on November 3, 2018. Interviews with participants after the match...

May 30st, 2018

[Congratulations] Participating in the 66th All Japan Kendo Championship! Part 2 of an interview with Meiji University's Yamada and Senda

This is the second part of the interview. We asked BUSHIZO readers to submit questions they would like to ask the two of them...

May 28st, 2018

[Congratulations] Participating in the 66th All Japan Kendo Championship! Part 1 of an interview with Meiji University's Yamada and Senda

We interviewed two Meiji University students who will be competing in next month's All Japan Championships.

May 29st, 2018

A message of encouragement to those struggling in isolation: Hitomi Tani, a multi-career swordsman and 7th-dan instructor

In addition to her main job, Tani runs a beauty salon called "Salon de Clair" on weekends, which is exclusively for women and requires reservations...

May 22st, 2018

An interview with reporter Makoto Otake, familiar from "Sukkiri"!

Makoto Otake is a familiar face on the TV program "Sukkiri." He is actually a kendo enthusiast who practices kendo every week.

May 18st, 2018

[Day 2 of the Tournament] Off-shots and comments from female athletes at the 17th World Kendo Championships

From Friday, September 14th to Sunday, September 16th, 2018, the event will be held at Namdong Gymnasium in Incheon, South Korea.

May 18st, 2018

[First day of the tournament] Off-shots and comments from male athletes at the 17th World Kendo Championships

From Friday, September 14th to Sunday, September 16th, 2018, the event will be held at Namdong Gymnasium in Incheon, South Korea.

May 18st, 2018

"Kendo was my everything" - An interview with actor Masahiro Komoto

Komoto-san is an actor and a skilled kendo practitioner who was selected to compete in the Okayama National Athletic Meet during his high school years. He regards his studies as his spiritual mentor...

May 14st, 2018

"Making a film is like a team kendo match" - An interview with film director Michihito Fujii

Director Fujii is also the director of the popular AbemaTV drama "The Company Is Not a School."

May 02st, 2018

"Even in comedy, unity of spirit, sword, and body is necessary" - Interview with talent Makita Sports

Makitas, a talent who became a hot topic after being declared a free agent by his agency, Office Kitano...

May 03st, 2018

I want to convey the spirit of "michi" through surfing. An interview with "ZEN VAGUE" from Kamakura

This is a side story that is a little bit different from kendo. As kendo practitioners know, the origin of martial arts is "Zen...

May 25st, 2018

[Featured in Kendo JAPAN] 6 reasons why young people in Europe take up kendo

There are approximately 2 kendo practitioners in Europe, and the Kendo Federation has 42 member countries. The popularity of kendo is growing year by year.

May 21st, 2018

[Kendo Jidai] Interview with Editor-in-Chief Kobayashi! Why he wanted to revive the Yokohama Seventh Dan Tournament

The Yokohama Seventh Dan Tournament has been gaining in popularity in recent years. This year, Keiichi Hashimoto will be competing as a corporate swordsman...

[Izakaya Zanshin] "I want to make this a place to spread Japanese culture" says Miyahara.

May 29st, 2018

[Izakaya Zanshin] "I want to make this a place to spread Japanese culture" - Mr. Miyahara's thoughts behind "Zanshin"

Kendo Izakaya Zanshin is located in a prime location in Ikebukuro, Tokyo. Many people have been helped by the restaurant after practice and matches...

May 26st, 2018

[You can wash your armor!] The popular "Ken-arai" (sword washing) on YouTube. An interview with President Tsuyuki

After watching the video ad for LET'S Kendo, I thought, "You can wash your armor!" and "You don't wash your armor?"

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