Visit Matsumoto

A Day to Experience the Allure of Martial Arts and Connect with Tradition and the Spirit

At this Martial Arts Festival, through demonstrations and hands-on experiences of various martial arts—including kendo, judo, kyudo, karate, aikido, juken-do, sumo, naginata, Shorinji Kempo,

Nihon Kenpo, Taekwondo, and ancient martial arts. Through demonstrations and hands-on experiences of these various martial arts,

you can experience the charm and traditions of each martial art.

This is an opportunity to experience firsthand the etiquette and respect for opponents that martial arts value, as well as the skills and spirit cultivated through daily training.

This event is enjoyable not only for those with martial arts experience but also for first-timers and children.

Please come to the venue and experience the depth and charm of the martial arts for yourself.

■Schedule: 9:00 a.m. Opening Ceremony and Invited Demonstrations

　　　　　　Demonstrator: Junichi Yanagisawa, Master of Tamiya-ryu Iaijutsu (Artistic Name: Yanagisawa Motokotsu)

　　　　　　School: Matsushiro-han Muso Jikiden-ryu

　　　　　9:30 AM – Just past noon: Demonstration Performances (approx. 10–15 minutes per event)

　　　　　　Judo, Aikido, Karate, Shorinji Kempo, Nihon Kempo, Taekwondo,

　　　　　　Sumo, Kendo, Jūkendō, Naginata, Kobudō, Kyūdō

　　　　　1:00 PM – 2:50 PM: Various martial arts trials and open practice sessions

　　　　　3:00 PM: Closing Ceremony