Regarding the Shanghai Kendo Club, in 1996, Mr.Shinkawa collaborated with Industry and Commercial Bureau and started up this organization within the Japanese School (HONGQIAO).Thanks to the efforts of our predecessors, 2024 marks the 28th year of our establishment. In mainland China (excluding Hong Kong and Taiwan), it is the oldest kendo organization operated around Japanese people. At its peak, Japan and China, needless to say, gathered swordsmen across borders from the United States, South Korea, Italy, Germany, the Netherlands, and other places, making it a group of over 200 in total.

　However, due to the long-term epidemic and the impact of the Shanghai lockdown on March 3rd to 5th, as a club activity, we have to restrain ourselves. But, during the period of self-restraint, each individual worked hard to exercise at their own home, and voluntarily practice sessions starting from 2023. With the support of numerous Chinese swordsmen, the club activities officially resumed from 24/7.

　In the future, as a heartfelt gratitude to our Chinese friends who have been taken care of, we plan to focus on children, research and practice guidance content that interests us in kendo, and continue to carry out more active activities for China Japan exchanges.

　Kendo is different from other sports in that it is a martial art that advocates etiquette and forms the path of human beings through practicing the principles and techniques of swordsmanship. We would be honored if we could play a role in transcending the bonds of nationality and world peace through kendo.

                                   2024 7th Head of SHANGHAI KENDO CLUB.   KOSUKE MATSUMOTO