Nov 3rd, 2009 At 6:30 pm. that same evening, about 200 people gathered at the Japanese school gymnasium for a concert for the 40 Japanese students who attend the school plus staff, family members and friends. This Japanese school is well known for its high standard of scholastic and intramural studies and the teachers worked busily to turn the well …
Nov 3rd, 2009 The second drumming concert was sponsored by the Japanese Department of Agriculture as part of a Japanese fruits export symposium in Abu Dhabi. The concert was held at the Japanese Ambassador’s residence at the opening of a Japanese imported fruit tasting for the spouses and relatives of distinguished ambassadors from many different countries stationed in Abu Dhabi. …
Nov 2, 2009 The first performance for the drummers was held at the infamous Emirates Palace Hotel on a special stage built entirely for the Festival of Thinkers Gala Dinner show. No expense was spared for this three-hour concert where world-famous performers entertained the 1000 guests who had assembled for this gala event. This event was attended not only by …
Oct 30-Nov 7, 2009 UAE Higher Colleges of Technology (HCT) sponsored the “Festival of Thinkers 2009” as an emporium of Nobel Prize Winners from around the world this past October. The international conference included a world-class concert for guests, royalty and other dignitaries at the Emirates Palace Hotel. The Japanese Embassy in Abu Dhabi, in conjunction with Nippon Kan AHAN …
October 24th, 2009 19 years ago, Nippon Kan asked the Denver Parks and Recreation Department if we could help the city by doing a volunteer project for them. 19 years later, this project has become a city-wide projecy, aptly named “Put the Beds to Bed”, since the task at hand for this project is to turn the flower beds in …
October 20th, 2009 Colorado is home to many distinguished Japanese Martial Art Instructors, many with over 30 years experience teaching in Denver. The purpose of this meeting was one of communication, focusing on teamwork and discussion on positive plans for the future of all of the Japanese martial arts in Denver. This annual meeting was also attended by Consul General …
October 16-18, 2009 Homma Kancho returned from Morocco to Turkey on October 13th. I have heard Homma Kancho mention that he would like to spend a few days relaxing in Istanbul someday without teaching and work to be done. After Homma Kancho returned from Morocco, I, Megumi Machi, AHAN Turkey Coordinator and my husband Vecihi took the opportunity to take …
Oct 7-12, 2009 While visiting Turkey this past October to teach a series of Aikido seminars, Homma Kancho took a few days to visit Morocco. It had been four years since Homma Kancho had been able to visit Morocco and he was looking forward to meeting up with old friends. My name is Bryon, and I traveled from Nippon Kan …
October 22, 2009 At Nippon Kan Headquarters, a special practice is held every Monday evening for members ranking 3rd kyu and above. This year, Homma Kancho scheduled a special “Kancho’s Clinic” during this practice time, and attendance was limited to the top 40 members with the highest attendance records. The purpose of this clinic was to improve any inconsistency in …
September 17th, 2009 Nippon Kan Graduate Uchideshi, Cihan Karaogluol, now living in his hometown of Izmir, Turkey, organized his own AHAN project with fellow Aikidoka for the less fortunate in Izmir this past September. To celebrate the ending of Ramadan, serving the less fortunate is a common custom. This was however a unique experience for Aikidoka in Izmir, who put …
Sept 14, 17, 19, 2009 A delegation of six from Nippon Kan Headquarters visited Myanmar Aikikai New Organization, under U Mya Sein Sensei http://www.myanmaraikikai-neworganization.com/aikikaiFile/Brief.htm at two of their dojos in Myanamar; the first in the capital city of Yangon and the other in the city of Mandalay. Aikido practice in Myanmar began in 1951, making its history one of the …
Sept 12-23rd, 2009 This September, Nippon Kan General Headquarters organized an official tour to Myanmar. The purpose of this tour was for research and development of AHAN projects in Myanmar instigated by Homma Kancho on his first visit to Myanmar in the spring of this year. Homma Kancho was accompanied by myself, Emily Busch, AHAN International Program Director and four …
Sept 11th, 2009 Metro Denver University sponsored the “Sharing the Freedom: A Concert of Remembrance and Hope” performed by the United States Air Force Academy Band on September 11, 2009. The concert was performed at the Metropolitan Auraria Campus in Denver and was conducted by special guest conductor Chie Imazumi. Nippon Kan AHAN in conjunction with Domo Restaurant supplied dinners …
Norihiro Hayashi Oct 4th, 2009 Introduced by Kobayashi dojo in Japan, Norihiro Hayashi finished a full three month term before returning back to Japan. His next plans include either going to college or working to save enough money to travel the world. Congratulations on completing your uchideshi term Nori, you are always welcome at Nippon Kan as an alumni! …
Sept-December 2009 Rice deliveries were made on schedule for the months of September, October, November and December at three orphanages in Myanmar and Bangladesh. In Myanmar, Nilar Than, AHAN Myanmar Coordinator supervised the deliveries, and in Bangladesh, all deliveries were made under the watchful eye of AHAN Bangladesh Coordinator Maji Sarkar. In total 1.3 tons of rice per month were …
