The 8th Asia-Oceania Kyudo Seminar (Nagoya)
In late February and early March of this year, members of the NY/NJ Kyudo-Kai traveled to Nagoya, Japan to participate in the 2024 Chuo Seminars and Shinsa, learning and taking exams for a variety of dan and shogo. As an international event, it drew hundreds of participants from renmei all over the globe, giving everyone a chance to make connections in the wider world of kyudo, and to study under several master teachers from Japan at one event.
NY/NJ club members in Nagoya (and in the US via streaming) also watched the 4th International Kyudo Taikai, with teams from around the world entering the tournament. While the two teams representing Japan took first and second place, teams from other countries also made impressive showings, especially Romania and Germany, who tied for third place.
Overall, it was a great experience and a valuable opportunity to improve our kyudo skills, to experience practicing kyudo in Japan, and to deepen our connections with club-mates from home and with kyudo practitioners from around the world!
(Text by B.J.)