1. Eiko Budougu (Koshigaya City and Saitama City)

Source: Kendo Japan Official Media Site

Eiko Budogu, headquartered in Koshigaya City, Saitama Prefecture, is a nationally known manufacturer of kendo equipment. Many of the staff are kendo practitioners, and they develop kendo equipment that is easy to use and has a high quality feel.

We also provide thorough after-sales support, including maintenance and repairs for armor and bamboo swords. The "Dragonfly Series" is especially popular. We operate two stores: the Koshigaya store at our head office and the Omiya Station store.

Head Office Koshigaya Store

Omiya Station Store

2. Matsukan Kogyo (Kazo City and Ageo City)

Source: Matsukan Kogyo Co., Ltd. Recruitment Site

We are a long-established martial arts equipment manufacturer founded in 40. As one of Japan's leading martial arts equipment manufacturers, we develop high-quality, easy-to-use kendo equipment.

They have developed many innovative products, such as the washable protective gear "Katsujin" series and the "Sen" series used by athletes competing in the All Japan Championships. They have three stores in Saitama Prefecture.

Kazo Main Store

Ageo store

3. Shinei Martial Arts Equipment (Koshigaya City)

Quote: Shinei Budogu Co., Ltd. Official X

This kendo equipment store is recommended for those who are thinking about taking up kendo, as it has a wide selection of kendo equipment for elementary and junior high school students, as well as beginner's introductory armor sets and sets with wooden swords.

4. Enomoto Kenshudo (Saitama City)

Quote: My Town Saitama

We mainly deal in purely Japanese-made kendo equipment, and some of the products are made and assembled in-store by specialized craftsmen.

They will repair armor from other manufacturers as well. They also carry Matsukan Kogyo products at low prices.

5. Fukuda Martial Arts Equipment (Asaka City)

Quote: Asaka Station Shopping Association Official Website

The company's president, Kazunari Fukuda, is a kendo practitioner who was originally active as a special training athlete for the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department. The company is committed to manufacturing domestically produced products, and is famous for its "Kasumi-ryu Kendo Equipment" series.

In particular, the "Kasumi-ryu Kunoji Kote" allows natural wrist movement even when wearing the kote, and as its name suggests, it is flexible enough to allow you to draw a "K" shape forward, backward, left and right. They have also collaborated with Adidas to provide innovative kendo equipment.

6. Toyama Budogu Shop (Kawaguchi City)

This is a long-established store specializing in kendo equipment, founded 50 years ago. We stock a wide range of equipment, from high-quality equipment to affordable items for beginners.

In addition to sales, they also offer comprehensive after-sales services such as repairs and cleaning. Mr. Shinsei Toyama, who runs Toyama Budogu, also teaches kendo classes around Kawaguchi.

7. Suzuki Kendo Equipment Store (Saitama City)

Quote: Saitama City's traditional industries

This is a long-established kendo equipment store founded in 28. It was founded by Suzuki Kenshin, who was once said to be the best kendo equipment maker in Japan, and is one of only a few kendo equipment stores in Japan that offers fully hand-stitched "Takeya-ryu" armor.

Currently, his grandson, Munetoshi Suzuki, is carrying on the techniques and preserving the manufacturing methods and traditions, specializing in armor and making everything from measuring to sewing and assembly.

8. Umezawa Kendo Equipment Store (Kumagaya City)

This is a long-established kendo equipment store founded in 45. We manufacture, sell, and repair kendo equipment.

Chairman Umezawa Takanobu once studied under Suzuki Kenshin and has passed down the techniques of Takeya-ryu kendo equipment. He was later selected as a Contemporary Master Craftsman and was also awarded the Yellow Ribbon Medal. With durability and ease of use as top priorities, the company stocks a wide variety of products for beginners to advanced players.

9. Yokokawa Budogu Store (Saitama City)

Quote: My Town Saitama

Founded in 22, the company sells homemade kendo equipment made with carefully selected materials and advanced technology, with the motto of "easy to use," "durable," and "safe."

We also provide comprehensive after-sales care, including repairs.

10. Iseya Martial Arts Equipment (Sakado City)

We have a wide range of products for everyone from small children to advanced players.

The owner, Kazuya Mogi, has an overwhelming amount of knowledge and runs the popular blog "Hannari Yumekibun" among kendo equipment enthusiasts. If you're a kendo equipment enthusiast, this is a shop you'll want to visit at least once.

11. BUSHIZO Shibuya Showroom (Shibuya-ku, Tokyo)

The BUSHIZO Shibuya showroom is a kendo equipment specialty store located in Shibuya Ward, Tokyo, and is easily accessible from Saitama Prefecture. It is about 40 minutes from Omiya Station to Shibuya Station on the Shonan-Shinjuku Line, making it an easily accessible location for people from Saitama Prefecture.

At our physical store, you can actually see and touch a wide range of kendo equipment, from protective gear sets such as masks, kote, do, and tare to bamboo swords, dogi, and hakama. Our experienced staff will help you choose the best kendo equipment for your level and purpose.

Official site:https://bushizo.com/

Summary: Tips for choosing a kendo equipment store in Saitama Prefecture

Saitama Prefecture is a major producer of kendo equipment, with many nationally known major manufacturers. If you're having trouble choosing a store, please refer to the following points.

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