Thank you, as always, for using Aikido Travel.

Some of you may have already noticed, but our seminar page has recently been updated!
To make it easier to navigate and understand, we’ve implemented two major changes:

1️⃣ About the Style Designation

Previously, the "Association" field allowed users to enter information freely.  
However, our intention to list the **style** wasn't clearly conveyed, and many users entered their **dojo name** instead.  
As a result, the information sometimes lacked clarity.

To resolve this, we now offer four representative styles as options, along with “Other” and “Unknown” (though this one isn’t expected to be used currently).  
Depending on future needs, we may expand or revise these selections.

This adjustment aims to help prospective participants easily determine whether a seminar aligns with their own Aikido style in advance.

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2️⃣ About the Hosting Dojo

Many users were previously entering dojo names in the "Association" field,  
so we’ve now created a **dedicated field to specify the hosting dojo name**.

This ensures greater clarity regarding seminar organizers and their affiliated groups.  
If the host is an organization rather than a dojo, please enter the organization name here.

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Confirming Seminar Updates

We’ve updated seminar pages according to the new format for all events **scheduled after August 7, 2025**,  
but there may be some omissions or incorrect entries.

In such cases, **seminar organizers or contributors can edit the page directly**.

How to Update:
1. Visit the seminar page  
2. Click the “...” button at the top-right of the poster  
3. Make your edits in the editor  
4. Click the “Update Seminar” button at the bottom of the page to save

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Other Small Updates

- Moved the search box to the bottom of the page  
- Added labels before each field  
- ‍ Added “Sensei” after instructor names  
- Increased spacing between fields for better readability  
- Reduced font size in map descriptions and included hotel affiliate links as travel tips  
- Removed “Seminar” and “Calendar” links from the left sidebar

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 What’s Next

Due to current developer workload, improvements will continue gradually.  
We're also planning to introduce dedicated profile pages for dojos and instructors, making the site even more comprehensive and user-friendly.

Thank you for your continued support of Aikido Travel. We deeply appreciate your encouragement and feedback!

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Hello!

The heat is still lingering, but exciting updates about overseas seminars continue to arrive.

In this post, we’re happy to share the Aikikai Hombu Dojo instructors' overseas seminars scheduled for October 2025, arranged chronologically. We hope this information helps those planning to attend.

Yoshinobu Irie Shihan – Aikido Seminar in Jakarta, Indonesia

Organizer: Shin Getsu Kai

Date: October 10–12, 2025

Click here for seminar details

This is the annual seminar by Irie Shihan held in Jakarta.

This year, the hosting dojo has changed, marking the beginning of a new chapter.

I had the opportunity to attend this seminar once, and the students were incredibly kind and friendly—it was easy to connect with them.

The organizers were also thoughtful throughout, ensuring everyone had a comfortable and enjoyable training experience.

From late September to October, Jakarta will host seminars led by four Aikido Shihan, including Irie Shihan:

Kuribayashi Shihan Seminar

Etsuji Horii Shihan Seminar (Annual International Seminar)

Each event promises a valuable experience.

Makoto Ito Shihan – Aikido Seminar in Greece

Organizer: Greek Aikido Council

This seminar will take place in two cities:

Date: October 15–16, 2025 – Thessaloniki

Click here for seminar details

Date: October 17–19, 2025 – Athens

Click here for seminar details

An Aikido seminar held in Greece, where history and daily life blend beautifully.

If you attend, we recommend planning some extra time to enjoy sightseeing as well.

Toshio Suzuki Shihan – Aikido Seminar in Milan, Italy

Organizer: Aikikai Milano asd

Date: October 18–19, 2025

Click here for seminar details

This seminar overlaps with Ito Shihan’s seminar in Greece, making the choice a very luxurious dilemma.

Starting the Aikido Travel Blog

Hello! We’re excited to begin sharing updates through the Aikido Travel blog.

This website is run by myself, Kaori, together with Michael.

Our regular training takes place at Aikikai Hombu Dojo in Tokyo, though we also visit other dojos from time to time.

In New Zealand, we train with the Shinryukan head and branch dojos, and we attend seminars both locally and abroad whenever possible.

If you happen to see us at an event or seminar, feel free to say hello!

✈️ Why We Started This Blog

A while ago, while planning a trip, I wanted to attend an Aikido seminar at my travel destination.

I searched online, hoping to find something, but eventually gave up because no information was available.

Later, after booking flights, ferry tickets, and accommodation, I discovered that a seminar was taking place on a neighboring island—after everything was already arranged.

It was a missed opportunity that left me wishing there were a better way to stay informed.

That experience sparked the idea:

a place where Aikido seminars around the world could be shared and found in one place.
And so, Aikido Travel was born.

A Place We Build Together

We hope this site will help foster connections through seminars and become a resource that’s useful to many.

It would be impossible for the two of us to track seminars around the globe alone.

Thanks to your support, we’re able to share more widely.

If you’d like to post your own seminar, just log in to the site and submit the details—it's simple and free.

Browsing doesn’t require a login, so feel free to explore and make use of the information anytime.

Growing Little by Little

Aikido Travel is a work in progress, and we’re continuing to make small changes so it becomes easier to use over time.

Thank you for being part of this journey.

Kaori

The iOS app got accepted into the Apple App Store.

You can download the app for ios from here:

https://apps.apple.com/nz/app/aikido-travel/id6445800725