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December 2019, 01

"I want to make it normal to wear pants when doing kendo" - Interview with President Nogi, developer of bandage pants

It's natural not to wear pants when practicing kendo. I don't think most people think that way...

December 2018, 08

"Hand-dyeing flags is the most rewarding job" - Interview with Hata Ito from Otaru City

Founded in 2, Hata Ito Seisakusho is a long-established manufacturer of large fishing flags with over 140 years of history.

December 2018, 07

"A treasure of the kendo world that is committed to domestic production" Interview with Hakataya Budoguten

Check out the products of Hakataya Budogu, a "contemporary master craftsman"! [Hakataya Budogu] Takeaki...

December 2018, 06

[Tama Budogu] Filling a niche in the kendo world with innovative products! A legendary martial arts equipment store that has been manufacturing kendo equipment accessories for 40 years

Tama Budogu operates in Kokubunji, Tokyo. Until now, they have had almost no brick-and-mortar stores or online sales, and have focused on "desire..."

December 2018, 06

[Interview with Mitsuboshi President Kimura] Committed to domestic manufacturing and wanting to respond to customer feedback. "Mine" and "Ten" reach even greater heights!

Mitsuboshi was founded in 1953. There is probably no one who practices kendo who doesn't know about it. In particular, the "Mine" and "Ten" styles have been around for a long time...

December 2018, 06

[Interview with Tozando Chairman Kimura] 1 pairs of "Michi" Kote were sold for 1 yen. There was no profit. That's fine.

Tozando, a Kyoto-based company, is taking the world by storm with its hit product "A-1α." This Japanese martial arts equipment manufacturer...

December 2017, 12

[Sword making is the art of sword-making and the self] Interview with swordsmith Kawashima Kazushiro

We want to spread Japanese craftsmanship to the world. That's the reason we founded BUSHIZO. This time, we'll be introducing Japanese...

December 2017, 07

"One T-shirt, one tree": Former Canadian national team fencer expresses gratitude to nature

Profile: KIPPON FOUNDER/CEO Antoine Hotier, Montreal...

December 2017, 06

"Blue comes from indigo, but is bluer than indigo" - Enshu indigo dyeing by Takayanagi Kiichi Shoten

Takayanagi Kiichi Shoten was founded in 34. It is one of the few manufacturers in Japan that carries out sewing and indigo dyeing in its own factory...

December 2017, 06

[HASEGAWA] Hundreds of millions of yen invested! The unknown 15 years until the practical application of Carbon Sinai

Carbon Sinai's "HASEGAWA" brand is a name that anyone involved in kendo knows...

December 2017, 06

"We will not let the bamboo sword craftsmen die out" - Nishinippon Budogu's sense of mission

Nishinippon Budogu is a long-established manufacturer of bamboo swords and kendo equipment, headquartered in Kasuga City, Fukuoka Prefecture. Established approximately 34 years ago, we...

December 2017, 06

I thought about releasing it for half a year. The reason why the "rugged, rugged design" became a hit

Takeshima Budogu is a locally-rooted shop founded in 29. While it is a retail store, it also boasts its own "Bukotsu" brand...

December 2017, 06

All our staff are kendo practitioners! Eiko Budogu responds to the needs of our customers from the same perspective.

Eiko Budogu is a martial arts equipment manufacturer founded in Kawaguchi City in 1992. The company was founded by their father and is now run by their brothers...

December 2017, 06

[Development Secrets] How the Phiten x Shokodo Collaboration Products Were Created

Shokodo is a long-established martial arts equipment store founded in 9. Its martial arts equipment is used by top athletes worldwide...

December 2017, 06

"Crown Backpack" becomes a huge hit, inspired by high school baseball players

Have you heard of Matsukan Kogyo Co., Ltd., a long-established kendo manufacturer founded 111 years ago? Their "Kammuri" series is a huge hit...

December 2017, 06

We want to spread the word about "Japanese Sashiko Aizome." An up-and-coming apparel brand from Sendai.

We want to spread the culture of sashiko overseas. enn living works offers bags and accessories made with sashiko...

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