We’re pleased to share the schedule for the upcoming year-end and New Year events at the Aikikai Hombu Dojo.

*We’re pleased to announce that the website of our headquarters dojo has been updated.

https://aikikai.or.jp/eng/

2025 (Reiwa 7)

*Thursday, December 25 – Final Practice of the Year

 Regular classes at Hombu Dojo will be on break from December 25 through January 5.

After the seminar wrapped up, feeling fulfilled both physically and emotionally, I had just finished changing when someone kindly approached me.

“Do you know how to get to the venue?”

“Not yet, but I think I can figure it out.”

“In that case, I’ll send you the map.”

Today’s excitement wasn’t just about the seminar. A social gathering was planned for the evening, and the three of us were invited to join.

〜Connecting through the heart of Aikido—around the world〜

We’re delighted to share the upcoming seminar schedule for 2026 led by Nebi Vural Sensei from Turkey

An impressive total of 31 seminars are planned for the year, promising a rich and fulfilling journey for all participants. To make it easier to follow, we’ll be introducing the schedule in four seasonal installments—this first edition covers January through March.

We’d also like to express our heartfelt thanks to Ms. Büşra Akdoğan, who has been generously sharing the latest updates on Nebi Vural Sensei since the early days of Aikido Travel. Her continued support means a great deal to us.

Today was the long-awaited seminar led by Suganuma Sensei.

The seminar was scheduled to begin at 1:30 PM, so after enjoying a relaxed breakfast at the hotel with A-san, we each spent the morning freely. While we stayed in to check on some work, A-san—who was returning home the next morning—kindly went to the station to pick up the airport bus timetable.

Her thoughtfulness is always appreciated. Thank you, A-san.