2018 August Issue: Samurai Spirit Tour in Japan

Published: Thu, 08/23/18

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Just got back from Japan. Wow! I knew Japan can be hot and humid but I didn't expect that much heat and humidity! It was like I was in a heat bubble and it didn't matter where I went, it followed me. There was no way out from the heat! We had a super good time but I will tell you that next time. Today I want to talk about Samurai Spirit Tour in Fukushima.

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Samurai Spirit Tour in Fukushima

That name might ring a bell. You know that because of Fukushima Daiichi nuclear disaster.

Samurai Spirit Tour is something Fukushima prefecture is promoting to tell the world that they are doing fine and well and Fukushima is safe to visit.

My students and I were in Japan at the right time! We could participated in that tour!

To explain the experience during this two nights and three days tour, I need to write a report. So I will explain briefly.

Fukushima is famous for the tragedy of Byakkotai, a fighting unit mainly consisted of young people.

The tour was going around the places that are related to the Byakkotai and learning about their bushido.

That name might ring a bell. You know that because of Fukushima Daiichi nuclear disaster.

Samurai Spirit Tour is something Fukushima prefecture is promoting to tell the world that they are doing fine and well and Fukushima is safe to visit.

My students and I were in Japan at the right time! We could participated in that tour!

To explain the experience during this two nights and three days tour, I need to write a report. So I will explain briefly.

Fukushima is famous for the tragedy of Byakkotai, a fighting unit mainly consisted of young people.

The tour was going around the places that are related to the Byakkotai and learning about their bushido. And it was led by Alex Bennett sensei (picture).

We visited a local bogu shop, castles, Nisshinkan (samurai school built exactly as it was) and dojos. Also a katana polisher demonstrated how he polishes katana right in front of us. We also stayed at beautiful hotels with great food!

Needless to say, we did kendo at 3 dojos, Fukushima Butokuden, Nisshinkan and Nihonmatsu Kenyukai. At Butokuden and Nihonmatsu Kenyukai we trained with the local kendoists from kids to adults. And at Nisshinkan we did keiko among the tour participants.

When you have a chance to go to Japan, think to get on this tour.

Fukushima Butokuden

Nisshinkan, Aizu Samurai School

Nihonmatsu Kenyukai

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