Last weekend I went and visited an Aikido friend of mine who recently moved his family from Salt Lake City back to Japan. I happened to be placed in a part of Tokyo that was close to his home, so he invited me over for a meal. I later went to the local playground with the kids and we monkeyed around for a while.
After I got back from visiting my friend, I took a few shots of my current hometown, Musashi-Yamato. Also visited the grocer.
This weekend was the annual All-Japanese Aikido Exhibition. The current head of the Aikikai foundation was there to give a demonstration at the end of the five hour event. Here are some photos and videos of the masters at work:
This is a video of Tada Sensei, who is the second-highest ranked member of Aikido:
Finally, the Doushu (head of Aikido) himself:
Congratulations Chase, Taro and David. All together, I cannot believe it. Great pictures and great movies.
ReplyDeletePhilippe San
I have just watched your email and this movies. Really wonderful. Thank you very much for the beautiful pictures. I miss children of Taro. They are very cute. Oh,,,, Thank you very much for taking care of my children in Japan. Kayoko
ReplyDeleteThanks Philippe, and you're welcome, Kayoko. Your kids are so adorable that I can't help but play with them.
ReplyDeleteHope to see you all soon!