Announcement: 62nd Aikido Charity Seminar (June 13) [Completed]

April 26, 2026

 

The 62nd Aikido Charity Seminar will be held at the Ibaraki Branch Dojo (formerly Iwama Town) as detailed below.

Please invite your friends and family and join us. 

In previous years, this event was held as a residential camp, but this year, due to a breakdown of the shuttle bus serving the bathing facilities, it will be held as a day trip.

We appreciate your understanding.

 

Charity donations will be used to support youth in Myanmar and neighboring countries through Aikido.

 

Details

 

1. Date: Saturday, June 13, 2026

 

2. Location: Aikikai Public Interest Incorporated Foundation, Ibaraki Branch Dojo

　 <Address> 27-1 Yoshioka, Kasama City, Ibaraki Prefecture

　 <Map> http://www.aikikai.or.jp/ibaraki/index.html

　 <JR> 7-minute walk from Iwama Station on the Joban Line (approx. 1 hour 40 minutes from Ueno) 

 

3. Instructor: Shigemitsu Inagaki, Shihan

　　(Shihan, Ibaraki Branch Dojo; Chairman, Japan-Myanmar Aikikai) 

 

4. Schedule

　　09:30　Registration begins

　　10:00　Visit to Aikijinja Shrine

　　10:30–12:00　Practice Session 1

 

　　12:00–13:30　Lunch; Registration for the afternoon session

　　1:30 PM–4:00 PM: Practice Session 2

 

　　4:30 PM–7:00 PM: Social Gathering (Cafeteria)

 

5. Items to Bring: In addition to your usual Aikido practice gear, please bring a wooden sword and a staff.

　　If you do not have a wooden sword or staff, rentals are available (500 yen).

　　However, quantities are limited, so please reserve them as soon as possible.

 

6. Seminar Fee (includes dojo usage fee and charity donation): 4,000 yen

　　*The above fee does not include lunch or the social gathering.

　　*This seminar is for members only.

　　*You may participate in either Seminar 1 or Seminar 2 only. Please inquire for details.

　　*We can arrange lunch for you. Please let us know when you register.

 

7. Registration: *This seminar has ended.

　　When registering, please provide the following information:

　　　・Full Name

　　　・Phone Number

　　　・Attendance at the social gathering

　　The social gathering is scheduled to last approximately two hours after the seminar concludes.

　　First-time participants should also provide their Aikikai membership number and the name of their affiliated dojo.

 

 

Announcement for the 41st Basic Sword and Staff Seminar (April 4) [Concluded]

March 6, 2026

 

 

Want to master the basic swinging techniques for the sword and staff?

Want to learn the 31 staff forms and the 13 staff forms?

In response to these requests, we will hold the 41st Basic Sword and Staff Seminar as detailed below.

 

The theme for this seminar has not yet been determined.

We welcome requests from participants, so please include them when you register.

 

Charity donations collected will be used to support youth in Myanmar and neighboring countries through Aikido.

 

Details

 

1. Date and Time: Saturday, April 4, 2026, 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM (Registration begins at 1:30 PM)

 

2. Location: Koto Ward, Fukagawa Sports Center, Second Dojo

　　*Changing rooms are located inside the dojo.

 

　　<Address>　　1-2-18 Etchujima, Koto Ward, Tokyo

　　<Access>https://www.koto-hsc.or.jp/sports_center2/traffic/

 

　　<Subway>　Tokyo Metro Tozai Line / Toei Subway Oedo Line: 5-minute walk from Monzen-nakacho Station (Exit 4)

　　<JR>    Keiyo Line: 2-minute walk from Etchujima Station (Exit 1)

    <Bus>    Tokyo City Bus: Mon 33, Mon 19, Umi 01 – 1-minute walk from Etchujima

 

3.    Instructor: Toshiyuki Nomura (Director, Japan-Myanmar Aikikai)

 

4.    Items to Bring: In addition to your usual aikido training gear, please bring a wooden sword and a staff. 

　　Bokken and staffs are available for rent (500 yen) for those who do not have their own.

　　However, quantities are limited, so please register as soon as possible.

 

5. Seminar Participation Fee (Charity Donation)

　　・Japan-Myanmar Aikikai Members: 2,000 yen

　　・General Public (*): Same as above

　　* Participation is open to the general public only for first-time attendees.

　　　For participation on the second or subsequent occasions, please join the association.

　　　If a non-member joins on the day of the event (membership fee: 5,000 yen), the seminar fee will be discounted to 1,000 yen.

 

6. Registration: *This seminar has concluded.

 

Specified Nonprofit Corporation

Japan-Myanmar Aikikai

Chairman: Shigezane Inagaki

Specified Nonprofit Corporation

Japan-Myanmar Aikikai

Chairman: Shigezane Inagaki

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Announcement: 40th Basic Sword and Staff Seminar (February 23) [Concluded]

January 6, 2026

 

 

Want to master the basic swinging techniques for the sword and staff?

Want to learn the 31 staff forms and the 13 staff forms?

In response to these requests, we will hold the 40th Basic Sword and Staff Seminar as detailed below.

 

The theme for this session is “The Relationship Between Body Movement in Kumitachi and Bujutsu Techniques.”

 

Charity donations collected during the event will be used to support youth in Myanmar and neighboring countries through Aikido.

 

Details

 

1. Date and Time: February 23, 2026 (Mon., Holiday) 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM (Registration begins at 1:30 PM)

 

2. Location: Koto Ward, Fukagawa Sports Center, Main Dojo

　　*Changing rooms are located inside the dojo.

 

　　<Address> 1-2-18 Etchujima, Koto Ward, Tokyo

　　<Access> https://www.koto-hsc.or.jp/sports_center2/traffic/

 

　　<Subway> Tokyo Metro Tozai Line / Toei Subway Oedo Line: 5-minute walk from Monzen-nakacho Station (Exit 4)

　　<JR> Keiyo Line: 2-minute walk from Etchujima Station (Exit 1)

　　<Bus> Tokyo City Bus: Mon 33, Mon 19, Umi 01; 1-minute walk from Etchujima

 

3.　Instructor: Toshiyuki Nomura (Director, Japan-Myanmar Aikikai)

 

4.　Items to Bring: In addition to your usual aikido training gear, please bring a wooden sword and a staff. 

　　If you do not have a wooden sword or staff, rentals are available (500 yen).

　　However, quantities are limited, so please register early.

 

5.　Seminar Participation Fee (Charity Donation)

　　・Japan-Myanmar Aikikai Members: 2,000 yen

　　・General Public (*): Same as above

　　* Participation is open to the general public only for first-time attendees.

　　　For second and subsequent participations, we ask that you join the association.

　　　If a member of the general public joins on the day of the event (membership fee: 5,000 yen), the seminar fee will be discounted to 1,000 yen.

 

6. Registration: *This seminar has concluded.

 

Specified Nonprofit Corporation

Japan-Myanmar Aikikai

Chairman: Shigeomi Inagaki

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Announcement: 61st Aikido Charity Seminar (Dec. 13) [Concluded]

October 14, 2025

 

 

The “61st Aikido Charity Seminar” will be held at the Ibaraki Branch Dojo as detailed below.

Please invite your friends and family and join us.

 

Charity donations will be used to support youth in Myanmar and neighboring countries through Aikido.

 

Details

 

1. Date and Time: Saturday, December 13, 2025, 2:00 PM – 4:30 PM (Registration begins at 1:00 PM)

　　*Please arrive early, as we will visit the Aikido Shrine before practice.

　　　Additionally, those who wish to do so may participate in the regular practice session at the Ibaraki Branch Dojo from 5:00 PM to 6:00 PM.

 

2. Location: Aikikai Foundation, Ibaraki Branch Dojo

 

　　<Address> 27-1 Yoshioka, Kasama City, Ibaraki Prefecture

　　<Map> http://www.aikikai.or.jp/search/result_detail.html?lang=JP&id=178

　　<JR> 7-minute walk from Iwama Station on the Joban Line (approx. 1 hour 40 minutes from Ueno)

 

3.　Instructor: Shigemitsu Inagaki, Shihan

　　(Shihan at the Ibaraki Branch Dojo; Chairman of the Japan-Myanmar Aikikai)

 

4.　Items to Bring: In addition to your usual Aikido training gear, please bring a wooden sword and a staff. 

　　If you do not have a wooden sword or staff, rentals are available (500 yen).

　　However, quantities are limited, so please register early.

 

5.　Seminar Fee (including charity donation)

　　Japan-Myanmar Aikikai Members: 3,000 yen

　　*This seminar is for members only.

　　*You may join on the day of the event (membership fee: 5,000 yen). In that case, the seminar fee will be discounted to 2,000 yen.

 

6. Registration: *This seminar has concluded.

 

 

Specified Nonprofit Corporation

Japan-Myanmar Aikikai

Chairman: Shigeomi Inagaki

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Announcement: 39th Basic Sword and Staff Seminar (Nov. 30) with the NHK Aikido Club [Concluded]

October 12, 2025

 

 

Want to master the basic swinging techniques for the sword and staff?

Want to learn the 31 Staff Forms and the 13 Staff Forms?

In response to these requests, we will hold the 39th Basic Sword and Staff Seminar as detailed below.

 

This event is co-hosted with the NHK Aikido Club.

We hope this will serve as an opportunity for you to expand your network through Aikido.

 

Charity donations collected will be used to support youth in Myanmar and neighboring countries through Aikido.

 

Details

 

1. Date and Time: Sunday, November 30, 2025, 4:00 PM – 6:30 PM (Registration begins at 3:40 PM)

 

2. Location: Shinjuku Cosmic Sports Center, Main Dojo

　　*Changing rooms are located inside the dojo.

 

　　<Address>　　　3-1-2 Okubo, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo

　　<Access>　https://www.regasu-shinjuku.or.jp/?p=102796

　　<Subway>　　3-minute walk from Nishi-Waseda Station (Exit 3) on the Tokyo Metro Fukutoshin Line

　　　　　　　　　10-minute walk from Higashi-Shinjuku Station (Exit B1) on the Tokyo Metro Fukutoshin Line and Oedo Line

　　<JR & Private Railways> 15-minute walk from Takadanobaba Station on the JR Yamanote Line and Seibu Shinjuku Line

　　　　　　　　　JR Yamanote Line: Shin-Okubo Station—15-minute walk

　　<Bus>　　Ike 86, Hay 77, Tak 71—2-minute walk from “Cosmic Center-mae” bus stop

 

3.　Instructor: Toshiyuki Nomura (Director, Japan-Myanmar Aikikai)

 

4.　Items to Bring: In addition to your usual aikido training gear, please bring a wooden sword and a staff. 

　　Borrowing options are available for those without a wooden sword or staff (500 yen).

　　However, quantities are limited, so please register early.

 

5. Seminar Participation Fee (Charity Donation)

　　・Japan-Myanmar Aikikai Members: 2,000 yen

　　・NHK Aikido Club Members: Same as above

　　・General Public (*): Same as above

　　* General public may participate only if it is their first time.

　　　For participation on the second or subsequent occasions, we ask that you join the association.

　　　If a member of the general public joins on the day of the event (membership fee: 5,000 yen), the seminar fee will be discounted to 1,000 yen.

 

6. Registration: *This seminar has concluded.

 

Specified Nonprofit Corporation

Japan-Myanmar Aikikai

Chairman: Shigeomi Inagaki