Judo Camp at Tokai University Tsumagoi
August 10–12, 2026 I joined a two-night, three-day judo camp at Tokai University’s Tsumagoi Plateau Training Centre. Spending several days training together made the camp feel like a…
Journey
Kodokan Youth Judo Summer Course
August 6–8, 2026 I joined the Kodokan Youth Judo Summer Course. Over several days, I trained, listened closely and learned together with other young judoka. It was a…
Goshuin Journey in Kyoto
July 22–25, 2026 I travelled to Kyoto and collected goshuin from temples and shrines. I bought my goshuincho at Kinkaku-ji and found a case for it at Byodo-in…
Playing at BørneLund in Osaka
July 21, 2026 In Osaka, I visited BørneLund Asobi no Sekai at Grand Front Osaka. It was a lively place to play, move, build and explore. I enjoyed…
Butterfly Practice in Fukuoka
July 18–20, 2026 I travelled to Fukuoka and joined a short swimming course at Dazaifu Swimming Club. I practised the butterfly stroke and worked on the movements that…
Sports Practice in Shanghai
July 8–18, 2026 I travelled to Shanghai and spent time practising basketball, golf and badminton. It was fun to move in different ways and try several sports during…
A Trip to Xiamen
July 3–7, 2026 I travelled to Xiamen and visited Gulangyu Island and the tulou. The scenery, buildings and history made every day of the trip feel full of…
Exploring Fuzhou
July 1–3, 2026 I travelled to Fuzhou and explored around Sanfang Qixiang and Youth Square. Walking through the city gave me a chance to see new streets, places…
A Second Gymnastics Skills Test
June 21, 2026 I joined another gymnastics skills test. I used what I had been practising and did my best to stay calm and focused through each part.…
Skateboarding and Passing 1st Kyu in Karate
June 20, 2026 I practised skateboarding at Yumenoshima Skateboard Park, and later I took a karate promotion test. It was a full day with two very different kinds…