What is “Kendo Jidai”?
“Kendo Jidai” is a Japanese Kendo specialty magazine that was launched in 1974 (Showa 49).
For kendo enthusiasts both in Japan and abroad, we will introduce kendo skills, interviews with leading players.
We provide all kinds of information on Kendo, including interviews and column for prominent teachers.
What is “Kendo Jidai International”?
“Kendo Jidai International” is an English version of “Kendo Jidai” which boasts the 44-years-old history.
“I want to know more about the depths of Japanese kendo”
“I want more information for my own growth”
We respond to those kind of requests from national swordsmen.
The editorial department selects useful information for foreign swordsmen from among numerous Kendo articles, and we will deliver it to you every month!
Service
1. Free Kendo articles
2. Paid Kendo articles (€6 / month)
Team
“Kendo Jidai International” has started operation with a team of Dutch swordsmen of 400-years diplomatic relations.
Chief Editor : Noburo Kobayashi
Engaged in editing “Kendo Jidai” from 1995. In charge of a chief editor from 2010.
Not only as a chief editor, but also in charge of editing books of popular columns.
Kendo Renshi 7th Dan
Chief Translator : Jouke van der Woude
The captain of Dutch National team.
Has experience to study at International Budo University and Tsukuba University.
Fluent in Japanese, English and Dutch. Kendo 4th Dan.
Chief Marketer : Mariko Sato
In charge of digital marketing for “Kendo Jidai International”.
Have own business both Japan and Netherlands. Kendo 5th Dan.
Vision
The goal of this project is “Provide useful information to swordsmen who live in English-speaking countries and contribute both body and spirit improvement of them”.
We believe that we can deepen exchange of swordsmen all over the world and develop Kendo culture by delivering numerous Kendo information which has been stocked in Japan so far.
Our Strength
We will introduce our five strengths in realizing the mission.