Part four of the series, Kendo Stores of Tokyo
This time I'll be introducing Takeshima Budogu. We will be taking a quick step out of Tokyo into neighboring Kanagawa.
Takeshima Budogu is located just across the Tama River south of Setagaya, one of Tokyo's suburban areas. They are growing in popularity owing to some great products and what seems like a great community feel.
It is a little bit out of the way, but, thanks to Tokyo and Japan in general's amazing transport system, it's only about a thirty minute trip from Shinjuku or Shibuya stations.
The website is only in Japanese, but they will take orders from overseas, they are even supporting some national teams for this year's WKC with some small discounts.
They also hope to be one of the vendors with a stall inside the Budokan at this years World Kendo Championships. They will be accepting preorders before the event, and will be selling limited numbers of shinai and small items on the day. Since they are located in Tokyo, you will be able to order shinai one day and receive it the next from the stall.
They also hope to be one of the vendors with a stall inside the Budokan at this years World Kendo Championships. They will be accepting preorders before the event, and will be selling limited numbers of shinai and small items on the day. Since they are located in Tokyo, you will be able to order shinai one day and receive it the next from the stall.
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| Takeshima's Bukotsu bogu series is endorsed by Takanabe Susumu. Current World and All Japan 7th Dan Champion. |
Written by John Doherty
