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Monogatari: Japan Report Eleven 令和7年
October 30, 2026I woke up to 伊勢物語 Ise monogatari, the Tales of Ise. It was the1200th birthday of the poet, 在原業平 Ariwara no Narihira, so i went to a special exhibition in Tokyo entitled “Courtly Love and Poetry as Reflected in Art”. With a promise like that, how could I refuse?
Bujinkan Kata 鯖倒 Seitō
October 15, 2026My video of the Bujinkan Kata 鯖倒 Seitō. We start from 風天護身合掌 futen goshin gasshō and the opponent delivers multiple attacks. We respond with parries and…
Niwa: Japan Report Ten 令和7年
September 30, 2026I began my morning riding into Tokyo for some gift shopping along with a search for a few training items. I even relaxed at a Niwa in the heart of the city.