Shoheijuku Newsletter December 2025

Okagaki Dojo 35^th Anniversary

On Sunday, November 2^nd, the embukai for commemorating the 35^th anniversary of Okagaki Dojo (Mr. Akihiro Komatsu, Dojo Rep) was held. 
Over 70 people from the surrounding area and universities participated. After the event, a celebration party was held at a nearby restaurant, Nonoan.

Uji Shoheijuku

On Saturday, November 8^th, the seminar and examination for Uji Shoheijuku (Mr. Taizo Ochi, Dojo Rep) took place at Fushimi Youth Activity Center. 

Furthermore, seminars for the Kyoto Prefecture Aikido Association were held in the evening (led by Suganuma) and on the following day (led by Yamada). Approximately 150 people participated.

Doshu’s Award of Order of the Rising Sun

On November 9^th, the celebration party for Doshu, Moriteru Ueshiba Sensei’s award of Order of the Rising Sun was held at Keio Plaza Hotel. 

Over 1,000 people participated in the celebration.

Shoninjuku

On Saturday, November 22^nd, the embukai commemorating the 27^th anniversary of Shoninjuku (Satose Mitsui, Dojo Rep) was held at Beppu Arena. Supporting embus were performed by people from various areas.  

Nakatsu Shoheijuku

On Sunday, November 23^rd, the examination and seminar for Nakatsu Shoheijuku (Ms. Chizuru Kurokawa, Dojo Rep) were held at Imazu Judo Hall. 

As there was a request, we practiced the 21 forms of Jo together with the children class students.  

Izumi Otsu Dojo

On Saturday, November 29^th, the seminar and examination for Izumi Otsu Dojo (Mr. Mistuo Shimada, Dojo Rep) were held. Many people took part in from the nearby dojos. After the event, we toasted with beer.