40th Anniversary Events
1.Memorial Seminar
From in and out of Japan, 450 attended.
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- Huge budokan was filled with many participants
- Seminar by Kobayashi shihan
- Seminar by Doshu
- Present given from granddaughter of Kobayashi shihan to Doshu
2.Memorial Party
Doshu, friends and supporters, from in and out of Japan, 550 attended.
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- Starting up the party by breaking the sake barrels
- Many people from many part of the world
- Present given from granddaughter, Kaho
- With dojo members
3.Trip to Visit O-sensei's Hometown
From in and out of Japan, 90 participated.
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- In front of the statue of O-sensei
- People from all over the world participated including uchideshis from Tunisia
- Finishing up the party by "Dancing Queen"!
- Nachi waterfall was a real attraction
4.Memorial Camp in Iwai
From in and out of Japan, 250 participated.
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- Seminar by Urban shihan from Sweden
- Seminar by Shikanai shihan from Brazil
- Participants in good mood
- Morning keiko by Kobayashi shihan
5.Kids' Camp in Iwai
From many dojos, 112 kids participated.
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- Banzai at Iwai beach
- Keiko all together
- Playing cards with roommates
- Older kids help set-up
