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[Business oportunity] Japanese martial arts and cultural arts such as judo, kendo, and flower arrangement are well known to many people overseas. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan and Japanese embassies and consulates general are actively engaged in activities to promote the attractiveness of Japan and deepen mutual understanding through these cultural activities. |
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Judo
Judo is a type of Japanese martial art founded by Jigoro Kano in 1882. Judo is a martial art in which a fighter grapples with their opponent and throws, holds, or strangles them in order to control them. It is also a martial art that emphasizes physical and mental training and etiquette, with the goal of human development.
Kendo
Kendo is a Japanese martial art in which players use bamboo swords called "shinai" to strike their opponents with the designated parts of the body (men, kote, doh, and tsuki).
Kendo is not only an athletic sport, but also a traditional culture that aims at physical and mental training and human development.
Karate
Karate-do is a martial art that originated in Okinawa, Japan.
It is a martial art that aims to defeat opponents by making full use of movements such as punching, kicking, and uke (catching). It is now recognized as an Olympic sport, and is practiced around the world. It is a martial art that emphasizes etiquette and respect for the opponent.
Aikido
Aikido is a modern Japanese martial art founded by Morihei Ueshiba. The objective is to control the opponent through bodywork such as irimi and conversion, and breathing power, without opposing the opponent's power.
No matches are held, and the emphasis is on training the body and mind.
Kyudo
Kyudo is an ancient Japanese traditional martial art in which the object is to hit a target with an arrow using a bow.
The aim is not only to hit the target, but also to train the body and mind by emphasizing manners, etiquette, and mental unification.
Kado
Kado, or flower arrangement, is a traditional Japanese art form that refers to the techniques and manners of arranging flowers and plants.
The aim is not only to decorate flowers, but also to express the beauty of nature by maximizing the attractiveness of the space and materials. It also emphasizes etiquette and spiritual practice.
Sado
The tea ceremony, also known as chanoyu, is a traditional Japanese culture in which tea is prepared and served to guests.
It is a highly artistic culture that emphasizes spiritual values such as the spirit of hospitality and wabi-sabi, as well as simply drinking tea.
Shodo
Calligraphy is a traditional Japanese culture that uses a brush and ink to express kanji, kana, and other characters in an artistic manner.
It is not just about writing characters, but also includes elements to appreciate the beauty of the characters, such as the way the brush is used, the shade of the ink, and the overall arrangement of the characters.
