2023 Japan and New Zealand Budo Cultural Exchange Program
2023/11/13
On 12 November, in the presence of Mr KOMURA Masahiko, Chairman of the Nippon Budokan, the Nippon Budokan hosted a Budo Cultural Exchange Program, and Ms OTASHIRO Mio, Deputy Consul of Japan had the pleasure to attend.
On the Japanese side, there were demonstrations of modern martial arts (Kyudo, Sumo, Naginata, Aikido, Kendo, Jyukendo, Shōrinji Kempō, Judo, Karatedo) and a seminar on Kobudo (Tendo-ryu Naginata-jutsu).
On the New Zealand side, Budo culture in New Zealand was introduced, with demonstrations of Judo, Shōrinji Kempō, Aikido, Iaido, Karatedo and Kendo, as well as Māori traditional dance. The five-hour seminar was an excellent opportunity for martial artists from both countries to deepen their friendship and understanding with respect for each other.
Click here to read the speech by Consul General Matsui
Click here to read the speech by Deputy Consul Otashiro.
Click here for the Nippon Budokan brochure.
On the Japanese side, there were demonstrations of modern martial arts (Kyudo, Sumo, Naginata, Aikido, Kendo, Jyukendo, Shōrinji Kempō, Judo, Karatedo) and a seminar on Kobudo (Tendo-ryu Naginata-jutsu).
On the New Zealand side, Budo culture in New Zealand was introduced, with demonstrations of Judo, Shōrinji Kempō, Aikido, Iaido, Karatedo and Kendo, as well as Māori traditional dance. The five-hour seminar was an excellent opportunity for martial artists from both countries to deepen their friendship and understanding with respect for each other.
Click here to read the speech by Consul General Matsui
Click here to read the speech by Deputy Consul Otashiro.
Click here for the Nippon Budokan brochure.
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| [Tokyo] Mr KOMURA, President of Nippon Budokan Foundation |
Mr Ito |
Ms Otashiro Deputy Consul General |
Traditional Maori Dance |
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| Demonstration in Tokyo | Demonstration in Tokyo | Judo Demonstration | Shorinji Kempo Demonstration |
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| Aikido Demonstration（1） | Aikido Demonstration（2） | Aikido Demonstration（3） | Karate Demonstration |
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| Iaido Demonstration | Kendo Demonstration |