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Happy Monday! 出演情報 Japanese TV appearance & English Podcast information 🔹テレビ出演 明後日 水曜日 19時55分 ワタシが日本に住む理由  📌BSテレビ東京 全国放送 On BS TV Tokyo Wednesday at 1955 on a show called The reason I live in Japan  (再放送です) 埼玉ラブ、弓道、育児、仕事 私生活密着ドキュメンタリー是非是非ご覧ください💜 司会 #高橋克典 アシスタント #池谷実悠 🔹English Podcast Information ポッドキャスト出演情報 @blackroninsofjapan Podcast episode #28 🔹Link in my story Deep dive into several different aspects of living in Japan and of course talking about budo. 日本の生活、武道の話、色々な話ができました！ 👘My kimono is made from a fabric called Kawagoe Touzan specific to the Kawagoe, Saitama area. 「番組動画、写真は使用許可済み」 📌Special Thanks @saitama150th @saitama_wabisabi @saitamakanko @gofukukanda @kimonoexperiencechiba @yukiyakonko12 @katsunoritakahashiofficial @rm.tkrzk.miyu0918 @fulltime_tv @azs_azusasekkei @kimi_itsu #ワタシが日本に住む理由 #BSテレ東 #BSテレビ #テレビ東京 #弓道 #埼玉 #kyudo #kimono #saitama #川越唐桟 #さいたま市 #埼玉スタジアム #bsテレビ東京

Happy Friday✨️ ⚔️Jumonji yari 十文字槍 or cross shaped spear ⚔️十文字槍の話 The other day at sports yabusame practice sensei let me look at the different spears he has. At the horse ranch I practice at they are used for martial arts on horseback or bajobugei. It reminded me that I had photos with a yari from a while back. 先日スポーツ流鏑馬の稽古で先生が槍の色々見せてくれました。紅葉台の馬場では槍は馬上で使用する、馬上武芸の道具です。槍見て思いだし、以前渋谷でとってた写真ありました✨ The yari 槍 is a spear with a blade that comes in a variety of shapes and sizes.  Early yari are said to have Chinese origin. Pole arms like the yari and naginata were of more military use than swords as they had longer reach. In the Muromachi period (15th Century) large-scale group battles were mostly fought using yari, yumi, and hinawaju (matchlocks). From Heian to Muromachi during battle, swords were relegated to emergency sidearm status. This armour is a replica of a 400 year old kacchu called  ｢Noukonito Odoshi Shuokegawa Nimai Doukusoku Maedate yotsumata dakitsuno｣  📷甲冑が 濃紺糸威朱桶側二枚胴具足 前立 四ツ又抱角 (のうこんいとおどししゅおけがわにまいどうぐそく まえたて よつまただきつの） This name describes the armour type or kacchu and the kabuto (helmet) type and adornings (horns, and maedate). My sword is a jintachi. This kacchu wasn't as heavy as Oyoroi but it weighed in at about 23 kilos. ⚔️400年前の甲冑のレプリカになります✨ 身につけて頂いた武具は陣太刀（じんたち) ⚠️甲冑の重さは約23キロ The company that makes this armour is called Marutake. Based in Kagoshima they have been given the title of special cultural heritage for their work. 甲冑作ってる会社が「丸武」といいます @marutake_industries 大河ドラマで見かける甲冑はこの会社が製作してます。 @samurai.armor.p.s さん、どうもありがとうございました! また行きます✨ #甲冑 #鎧 #armor #armour #丸武 #armorgirl #tomboy  #samurai #samuraiarmor #jessinarmor #samuraisword #sword #katana #tachi #yari #naginata #槍

Happy Monday! Everyones different (junin toiro) 十人十色の話し In Japan there is a saying: junin (10 people10人) toiro (10 colours十色) or everyones different.  十人十色 私たちの人生でもそう 弓道の場合もそう So how does this translate to budo and specifically kyudo where the kata or hassetsu are set and you are expected to keep time with others in taihai (ceremonial shooting)? 人それぞれで目指してる所が違いますが共通点が弓。 I figure the common denominator is kyudo or the yumi. But the practitioners motivations for pursuring kyudo and their goals, differ from person to person. 審査向かってひたすら稽古頑張ってる方 たまにしか引かない忙しい社会人の方 This shows in their shooting, their approach to keiko, the pace at which they learn. Everyones different. You may have someone who works fulltime, isn't really interested in grading or shinsa and has difficulty finding time to practise. There are others who even though they aren't blessed with a natural ability for kyudo, practice as often as they can in the hopes of improvement. 人のペース、引き方、弓具、体型、骨格、考え方 違って良い それも弓の面白さであって みんな違ってみんないい Things like lifestyle, our body make up and shape, the type of kyudo we practice, our age, our values and priorities. Our differences are one reason why kyudo is interesting. Everyones different but thats ok👌 Photos by @hirokyudoworld From a studio photoshoot last week. Last 2 photos, someone cracked a joke as we were talking photos. I think this is the only photo of me smiling so big in fulldraw😅 #kyudo #archery #mindfull #mindfullness #different #metime #peace #kimono #弓道 #着物 #十人十色 #calm #monday #motivation #弓術 #kimonostyle #👘 #longbow #humanismo #peaceful #多様性 #包括性

Happy Friday everyone!! Talking about Heki ryu Date Insai Ha (Koryu Kyujutsu) 弓術日置流伊達印西派の話 Swipe for video👉️ Last year in spring I had the opportunity to be taught Heki ryu Date Insai ha at Kurosu sensei's own dojo in Tohoku. I was there helping for his interview with martial arts magazine: Gekkan Hiden @hidenbudo @budojapan 去年春に東北にて黒須先生の道場お邪魔しました。月刊秘伝の取材と日置流印西派の勉強させて頂きました✨ Btw yesterday was his birthday.. Please wish him happy birthday if you have time @ken.kurosu Kurosu sensei is a Professor at Tohoku Gakuin University and the leader of the Date Insai ha Kyujutsu Research Group. He has been involved with kyujutsu and kyudo for over 50 years✨ 黒須先生は東北学院大学の教授であり、伊達印西派弓術研究会のリーダーであって、50年以上弓引いてます✨ 黒須先生の指導頂いて光栄でした✨手の内技術｢紅葉重ね｣や｢斜面打ち起し｣教えていただきました✨そっから少しずつ練習してます✨ It was an honour to be taught by him in this amazing school of archery. Learning the special tenouchi technique of ｢momiji gasane｣ and shooting technique of ｢shamen uchiokoshi｣ from him was very insightful. Since I visited him I have been continuing to practice Heki ryu Insai ha🏹 This type of archery is quite different to the one you see on my feed. In standard kyudo we lift the bow in front of us (shomen uchi okoshi) in Heki Ryu schools of archery they ready the bow to the left and lift up to the left. This form of uchi okoshi is called shamen uchiokoshi.  This makes it alot easier to shoot in armour. The bow string doesnt get caught on armour itself. Heki ryu was founded in the Muromachi Period,  during the Edo period a faction called Insai ha was born.  The Date clan based in Sendai practiced this particular school of archery. This style emphasizes practicality on the battlefield over ceremonial grace. The shooting method incorporates mobility, solo or group tactics, and powerful shots to penetrate armor, basically archery for battle. There are several types of shooting styles. Crouching, kneeling, moving, in armor etc all are very interesting. #日置流 #hekiryu #Kyujutsu #battle #kyudo #弓道 #instinctivearchery #longbow #archery #samurai #武士 #仙台 #紅葉重ね #斜面 #japan #battle #edoperiod #muromachi #ageofsamurai #koryu #archeryrange #oldstyle #tradition #Japan Photos 📸 @hirokyudoworld

Happy Wednesday 出演情報 TV appearance information & talking about work in Japanese media 🔹Tonight 7pm on TBS 今夜19時「TBS 世界くらべてみたら」 3時間スペシャル! 「後半から出演」お見逃しなく😃 @sekakura_tbs 番組の内容この下にあります👇️ The show I'm on tonight is called Sekai Kurabete Mitara. The show looks at interesting information from different countries around the world. I introduce information about NZ🇳🇿 I've been working in Japanese media (TV, radio, magazines etc) for over 16 years. I've had so many amazing experiences and opportunities.  I often receive questions about how I started out.  After registering at the talent agency (that I am still with today),  I auditioned and was I given a break on a popular, live weekly TV show with the super famous singer,actor and talent Shingo Katori (who at the time was in the band SMAP). Everything else just sort of went from there. At the time I was working full time as an OL (internal HR to be precise) in Ginza for a recruitment company and then worked TV jobs in my weekends. People often ask me how they can work in tv or other media over here.   🔹You need to be living in Japan and have a valid visa (tourists cannot legally work.)  🔹Having good spoken Japanese language skills is very helpful, however jobs like modelling however may require less Japanese. 🔹After you register at a talent agency they will send you offers for work that is a good fit and you take it from there. さって💕 🌍️今夜のせかくら 世界で「コレどこから来てる？」を大調査！テレビ初公開！ヤンヤンつけボーの工場に初潜入も！ 🍕世界のドミノ・ピザをくらべてみる 🌍️世界各国1万8000店舗以上を展開し、それぞれのご当地メニューも！ 世界で今、日本人に教えたいこと」をくらべてみたら？ 🇹🇼台湾で有名な日本人まで、情報満載でお送りします！ 🇨🇳北京オリンピックで初めて聞いた国に行ってみた！ 是非ご覧ください🍀 🎤MC #国分太一 #上白石萌歌 🍒スペシャルゲスト ・桐谷健太 🍒ゲスト ・出川哲朗 ・千原ジュニア ・ケンドーコバヤシ ・山崎弘也 ・島袋寛子 #ジェシー (#SixTones) ・オズワルド ・ヒコロヒー #世界くらべてみたら #TBS #タレント#Japan #🇯🇵 #Nippon #love #redress #redhead #anotherworld #Japanesetv #workinJapan #Workingholiday #Mediawork #撮影 #fun #career #behindthescenes #bts

Happy Monday! Visiting Japanese Master Swordsmith Akihira Kawasaki san. 埼玉県刀鍛冶:川﨑晶平さん @akihira.kokaji Japanese swords, or nihonto/token have a long and rich traditional history. Before being used in war it is said they were made as offerings to the gods, and buried in tombs of royalty.  Traditional swordsmithing and polishing artesians have passed their techniques down over generations and are the backbone of traditional Japanese sword culture.  The other day I visited Master Swordsmith Akihira Kawasaki at his workshop in Saitama. I first met him during the WABISABI festival @saitama_wabisabi and it was an honour to be able to go and visit him. 先日埼玉刀鍛冶の川﨑晶平さんの作場へお邪魔しました。 His workshop was amazing. So many things I haven't seen before.作業場がとても面白かったです！始めてみるものばっかりでした。 He let me try to help mold the tamahagane with a massive mallet. It was super heavy but an amazing experience. なんと!体験させて頂きました😃動画是非ご覧ください。 The furnace/hado is the place that heats the steel used to make swords. The bellows are connected to the side of the furnace and he wind must be controlled and steady.   The light in the workspace is kept low when using fire in order to clearly see its colour and height and the condition of the tamahagane steel.   火床が（ほど）鋼（はがね）を熱する炉。火を使う作業はここで行なわれます。鞴（ふいご）火床のすぐ横に備え付けられている送風装置です。 During his apprenticeship Akihira san made all his tools by hand. They are custom made to his particular style of work and his hand size.  We looked at the many pairs of hibashi or implements for holding tamahagane. If they are too heavy the artesian may tire, if too light a firm grip can become difficult and can be dangerous. 火箸（ひばし）が玉鋼や刀身を挟んで支えるための道具。挟み口の形が何種類もあり、作業内容によって使い分けます。 Straw, water, clay and coal are also very important. Small changes in the quality of any of these items will affect the look and feel of the final blade.  The mallet or ozuchi is also a very important piece of equipment. In these photos you can see another swordsmith: Shimojima san working in tandem with Akihira san on the tamahagane. 大槌（おおづち）や「向槌」（むこうづち）も大切な道具で、鋼を鍛錬するときと、素延べ（すのべ：鋼を日本刀の長さまで延ばす作業）の際に使います。 #⚔️ #日本刀 #刀鍛冶 #伝統 #katana #swordsmith #polishing #Japan #tradition #Saitama #埼玉 #埼玉県美里町 #晶平鍛刀道場

昨日は数ヶ月かけたプロジェクトの最終撮影🏹 久しぶりなメンバーもいて笑顔溢れる楽しい現場でした。 素敵なクライアントとお仕事できて嬉しい。 出来上がり楽しみ🌱 皆さん良いお知らせ楽しみにしててください😃 #弓道 #武道 #撮影 #楽しみ #お疲れ様 https://t.co/Z2ANbqGQE6

今日貴重な体験させていただきました。 弓の世界は奥が深い 色んな弓があって魅力的。 皆さん探せば自分に合う弓はあるずです😊 道場の皆様素敵でした。 ワクワクと緊張が混ざった。勉強させていただき本当にありがとうございました。 I tried Ogasawara Ryu kyujutsu today🌸 #小笠原流 #弓術 https://t.co/ApBdphyNCU

Happy Thursday! 🔹Japanese government introduction! 🔹日本スポーツ庁ご紹介 Over at the official Japanese government Sports Agency project:  @budo.tourism.japansportsagency I have been introduced for the budo of kyudo. Our dojo @you.me.and.zen was also introduced! Thank you so much! @hirokyudoworld 日本のスポーツ庁のプロジェクト:武道ツーリスムで紹介されました!@budo.tourism.japansportsagency  It's a great feeling to know you are helping in the promotion of budo! Official account Repost: 【弓道】KYUDO - Japanese archery  The bow and arrow, which have been used as tools since the hunting era, became weapons during the war era, and are now popular all over the world as a martial art for mental and physical training. 狩猟の時代から道具として使われてきた弓矢は、戦いの時代に武器となり、現代では心身鍛錬の武道として世界中で親しまれています。 "YUMI (bow) to ZEN You, Me and Zen" is a group of KYUDO enthusiasts who practice in Tokyo or Saitama, and also posts information about KYUDO on SNS. It is accepting participants' experience lessons. 弓道サークル「弓と禅　You, Me and Zen」は東京や埼玉で稽古会を行う弓道愛好家の集まりで、SNSでも弓道に関する発信をしています。 Ms. Jessica Gerrity is the vice president of the group. She experienced KYUDO in 2017, and has continued to practice under the guidance of Mr. Takehiko Sakamoto, who obtained the title of teacher. 副会長のジェシカ・ゲリティーさんは2017年に弓道を体験し、その後は駒場体育館弓道場で坂本武彦先生の指導を受けて稽古を重ねながら、TBSテレビ「世界くらべてみたら」の外国人メンバーとしても活躍中です。 「弓と禅　You, Me and Zen」は経験の有無にかかわらず、弓道に関心のある方の体験も受け入れています。 公式Instagram : @you.me.and.zen ジェシカ・ゲリティーさん : @jessintokyo 写真提供：BAB JAPAN @budojapan #弓道 #武道ツーリズム　#武道　#武道体験 #スポーツ庁 #旅を通じて日本でしかできないユニークな体験を #武道ツーリズムの輪を広げよう #スポーツ庁武道ツーリズム推進ネットワーク #kyudo #archery #zen #budotourism #budo #budoexperience #japansportsagency #japan #samurai

#十人十色 人生でも 弓の場合もそう。 人それぞれで目指してる所が違いますが共通点が弓。 審査向かってひたすら稽古頑張ってる方 たまにしか引かない忙しい社会人の方 人のペース、引き方、弓具、体型、骨格、考え方 違って良い それも弓の面白さであって みんな違ってみんないい #弓道 #人生 #人間 https://t.co/g1fQH4g6eM

アウトドア好きですか？ Do you like the outdoors? 私幼い頃から裸足で木登りするアウトドア大好きな人間(笑) こちらは山梨ですが、自然豊で素敵な場所ね🍁 Photo @hirokyudoworld #紅葉 #直垂 #薙刀 #アウトドア #autumn #Photography #写真で伝えたい私の世界 #いいと思ったらRT #Japan #nippon https://t.co/Tdqesq1oer

皆さん、素敵な金曜日を過ごしください✨ また近い内に馬上で鎧着れたらいいなーと🐴🏯 Have a happy Friday everyone. Going through past photos and found these and realised Children's Day will be coming up before we know it🎏✨ #大鎧 #Armor #Japan #和種馬 #こどもの日 #日本 #相互希望 https://t.co/qCtm0JZlXM

Happy Friday everyone! Talking about timing タイミングと間の話 In life, in kyudo and in all martial arts (as I am learning) timing is key. 人生で、弓道で、武道で、タイミング 間(ま)は大切です。 I'm trying to work on timing for my kyudo technique at the moment. We have 8 kata the hassetsu which should be performed smoothly connected and flowing from one to the next. 今弓道でもなぎなたで間の研究してます。弓道では八の型(八節)があって、最初から最後まで繋がるよう余計な動きをせず、速度はズレたりしないよう、行ってます。 When one or more of the eight movements is faster or slower than the others it stands out quite a lot. This is what I'm working on at the moment. 八節のどこかがはやかった遅かったら結構目立ちます。会までがゆっくり、会はそこまで長くないと目立ちます。結構私は全体のバランスを考えてもっと良い射目指してます😃 I have been asked before  「Timing in kyudo as a single person martial art is simple right? 」 Not really. When we perform taihai our ceremonial shooting we shoot in sequence with 4 other archers. Our movements to some extent are timed to the movements of the archer in from of us this is called (Ma). 一人で行う武道として、弓道は他の人のタイミングは気にしなくても良いでしょう? と聞かれた事あります。 体配、射礼行うと他に4人の射手と合わせて行いますので前後の射手に間、タイミング、息合い合わせて行います。 When we enter the shajo our steps are in sequence, we sit, bow, stand up and move together, nock arrows all at once. The synchronization and timing is very beautiful to watch, it would be nice to make a video sometime of taihai to show you. 射所を入所する時、合わせて歩きます、座る事、ゆする事、立つこと、一体感があって動きます。弓立てる時、矢をつがえる時、シクロに近いような動きしてます。 見て心が落ち着く。いつか体配の動画をとって皆さんに見せたい☺️ In other news come mid spring I will have a happy announcement for you all but this too is waiting for the right timing. So please stay tuned for my announcement. タイミングの話で別件で、春の半ば位になったらまた嬉しいお知らせがあります。 良いタイミングを待ってます。良い報告楽しみにしててください✨ #弓道 #budo #kyudo #nippon #japan #calm #quiet #silence #archery #longbow #instinctivearchery #🏹