Although the 10-Day Winter Training Program has ended at Hombu Dojo, the chilly days continue.

We are pleased to share the latest updates on seminars led by Hombu Dojo Shihan, covering the newly added events from February to April, as well as those scheduled for May.

■ February 28 – March 1

2025 Tokyo (Adachi Ward) Community Aikido Instructor Training Seminar

Location: Tokyo Budokan

Instructors: Shoji Seki Shihan, Hayato Arima Instructor, Etsuko Kinoshita Sensei, Yuichi Isaka Sensei

Organizer: Tokyo Aikido Federation

https://aikidotravel.com/seminar/2129/7

This annual training seminar, hosted by the Tokyo Aikido Federation, is designed for instructors ranked shodan and above.

Participants have the opportunity not only to train but also to deepen their understanding of essential teaching principles.

I managed to board the Shinkansen bound for Shin-Kobe without any trouble, more and more passengers got on at each stop, and before long every row in the car was completely full. There was no denying that we were right in the middle of a long holiday weekend.

I enjoyed a light lunch I had brought with me while watching the scenery pass by outside the window.

Whenever Mount Fuji comes into view, my spirits naturally lift. Its dignified presence always fills me with a quiet sense of pride.

We arrived at Shin-Kobe Station around 3:30 p.m., and from there I planned to head to Shinkaichi Station, the closest stop to my hotel.

Happy New Year 2026.

With training at Hombu Dojo resuming on January 6, I can truly feel the beginning of a fresh new year.

Following the previous update, I am pleased to share information on the upcoming seminars led by Hombu Dojo instructors, scheduled for March and April.

〇 March 13–15 — Aikido Seminar

Location: Barcelona, Spain

As the year draws to a close, the final training day at Hombu Dojo for 2025 will be December 25, with training resuming on January 6 in the new year.

Here is an overview of the Aikikai Hombu Dojo Shihan seminars scheduled for January and February 2026.  
Since there are many events, this information will be shared in three parts: January–February, March–April, and May onward.

○January 3 – 2026 New Year’s Practice  

Venue: Sumida City Gymnasium  

Instructor: Shōji Seki Shihan 

Organizer: Kinoshita Dojo