JAPANESE FILM SHOWING
―BUSHIDO SIXTEEN―
DATE: 2nd March 2013 (Sat) 14:00-16:00
VENUE: Kimisagara Youth Center
Kaori is a kendo player who has been practicing since the age of three. She is very serious for
her exercise and severe on every competition. One day, she lost the game to an obscure opponent
named Sanae. Kaori went to Sanae’s club, but was shocked to find out that Sanae is an
undisciplined girl who plays kendo just for fun!
Released in 2010
Director: Tomoyuki FURUMAYA
Writer: Tetsuya HONDA (Original Novel), Tomoyuki FURUMAYA
What is Kendo?
Kendo is one of Japanese martial-arts based on popular sports known as Budo. It was
developed from mental and spiritual training systems used by the samurai, Japanese
traditional soldier. It has spread from Japan and become gradually international.
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