I’ll take the trip and train, who’s with me?? – https://kotaku.com/japan-is-experiencing-a-ninja-shortage-1797850094 Japan Is Experiencing A Ninja Shortage By: Brian Ashcraft “We want ninja,” says Genzo Tsurugi, a ninja performer of 12 years. [Image: Nippon Television] The country that made ninja famous is currently experiencing a shortage of their stage variety. There are not enough ninja performers in…
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Can’t wait to see this one to see what they do with it!! – http://www.iol.co.za/entertainment/karate-kid-comedy-series-reboot-in-the-works-10704400 ‘Karate Kid’ comedy series reboot in the works ENTERTAINMENT / 9 AUGUST 2017, 09:08AM / WASHINGTON POST Let’s just get this out of the way first: The first Karate Kid movie is, undeniably, a sports movie. There’s a karate tournament at the end, complete…
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Another great feature on the wonderful city of Kyoto, Japan. – https://www.tofugu.com/japan/kyoto-one-day-itinerary-kristen/ “WHAT TO DO WITH ONE DAY IN KYOTO” – KRISTEN AKA “THE SHY VEGETARIAN’S IDEAL DAY IN KYOTO” JUNE 29, 2017 • 2024 WORDS WRITTEN BY KRISTEN DEXTER • ART BY KRISTEN DEXTER If you’re going to Japan, most people will recommend two places, Tokyo and Kyoto. While I have a place…
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An interesting article, give it a read! – http://kotaku.com/japanese-manners-made-easy-1797117693 Japanese Manners Made Easy By: Brian Ashcraft Maybe you’ve been to Japan or plan on going. Perhaps you recently moved here, or it could be that you’re simply interested in the country. Japanese manners can be complex and filled with all sorts of intricacies that are tricky…
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Another great article by the Karate Nerd Jesse Enkamp, give it a read! – http://www.karatebyjesse.com/eastern-western-karate-differences/ 3 Differences Between Eastern & Western Karate By Jesse Enkamp “How did training go?” “Great! Sensei didn’t remark on anything!” That’s what I answered my friend after visiting a new dojo in Okinawa, Japan. FACEPALM. I was so naïve! You see, if…
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Miyagi Chojun: His Life and Times https://nonprofitmartialarts.com/2017/07/11/miyagi-chojun-his-life-and-times/ By: K.B. Tallack (This is an essay I wrote and put away about 20 years ago. I thought I would share it here.) Miyagi Chojun Sensei, whose life and philosophies have touched millions’ is known as the founder of Goju-Ryu Karate-do, but the driving forces behind his life’s’…
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Sorry to hear of the loss of a great martial artist who had such an impact on many of our affiliated schools and students. http://kitchener.ctvnews.ca/martial-arts-community-mourning-the-loss-of-grand-master-pan-1.3487273 Grand Master Qing Fu Pan, a martial arts mentor and actor, passed away at his Kitchener home on Thursday. Pan was recognized as a kung fu master around the world….
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http://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2017/06/28/business/worlds-first-starbucks-coffee-shop-tatami-rooms-open-kyoto/#.WVPLDIjyvGg World’s first Starbucks coffee shop with tatami rooms to open in Kyoto KYODO Japan’s ancient capital of Kyoto has many tourist attractions to offer, from its historic sites to scenic landscapes, and is now adding a new one to its list — the world’s first Starbucks coffee shop with tatami rooms. Starbucks Coffee Japan…
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Another reason why I love Japan, the best thing you didn’t know you needed! http://kotaku.com/japan-creates-samurai-armor-for-cats-and-dogs-1795874185 Brian Ashcraft [Image: Samurai Age] It was only a matter of time, but a company in Fukuoka, Japan is now making samurai armor for pets. The company, known as “Samurai Age,” also crafts made-in-Japan miniature armor for dolls and bottles…
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Another great article by the group at Tofugu, give it a read! – https://www.tofugu.com/japan/omiyage/ OMIYAGE: THE GIFT YOU HAVE TO KEEP ON GIVING THE SOCIAL CONSTRAINT THAT’S ACTUALLY A LOT OF FUN MAY 2, 2017 • 3664 WORDS WRITTEN BY CARLA SINCLAIR AND MICHAEL RICHEY • ART BY AYA FRANCISCO If you’ve ever traveled to a…
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http://www.telegraph.co.uk/travel/destinations/asia/japan/articles/the-japanese-landscapes-that-inspired-katsushika-hokusai/ The Japan that inspired Katsushika Hokusai – and his iconic Great Wave Mount Fuji was a huge influence on the seminal artist CREDIT: ALAMY Danielle Demetriou, destination expert 23 MAY 2017 • 10:31AM The entrance would fit perfectly into a bucolic Japanese woodblock print. There is an elegantly gnarled pine tree, a small stream…
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https://www.tofugu.com/japan/dragon-ball-training-guide/ THE DRAGON BALL TRAINING GUIDE TO SELF-IMPROVEMENT HOW THE LESSONS FROM DRAGON BALL’S HEROES CAN HELP US IMPROVE OUR LIVES AND REACH OUR GOALS! APRIL 29, 2015 • 3288 WORDS WRITTEN BY RICH • ART BY AYA FRANCISCO Olympic judoka and UFC champion Ronda Rousey turned some heads and busted some scouters when she…
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