Shoheijuku Newsletter February 2024

Ume ichirin, Ichirin hodono, Atatakasa

Ransetsu

(A single plum blossom brings us just one more step to the warmth.) 

The new year started with a terrible disaster. Many people lost their lives due to the Noto Peninsula Earthquake. I would like to express my heartfelt condolences to the deceased and sincere sympathies for all those who have been suffered in the disaster. 

Hatsu Geiko

On Tuesday, January 2^nd, we had the annual Hatsu Geiko (New Year’s practice). We had approximately 100 participants including those who were back in Fukuoka for holidays, and enjoyed working up a good sweat together. 

We called it a day without having the New Year’s party after the practice this time.

Branch Liaison Meeting

On Saturday, January 13^th, the branch liaison meeting was held at Aikikai Hombu Dojo. After the meeting, the New Year’s reception was held at Keio Plaza Hotel. I left in the middle of the reception to attend another party hosted by Yokohama Shomonkai. Eighteen people attended the party including those whom I had not seen for a long time.   

Aikikai Kagami Biraki

Aikikai Hombu Kagami Biraki was held on Sunday, January 14^th, and I headed back to Fukuoka after the ceremony. 

Shoheijuku Kagami Biraki

On Sunday, January 21^st, we held the Shoheijuku Kagami Biraki ceremony at Tenjin Dojo. We had a practice from 10 AM to 11 AM (130 people attended), followed by the ceremony at 11 AM (Mr. Takayoshi Kanado, MC). We gave a silent prayer for the victims of the Noto Peninsula Earthquake and bowed to Shomen. Then we had a silence for the founder and the second Doshu, greetings and dedicatory embu by Dojocho, and the certificate award ceremony. After the ceremony, we held the instructors’ meeting.