Kendo in Japan: The Way of the Sword, Spirit, and Culture

Kendo in Japan: The Way of the Sword, Spirit, and Culture

When most visitors think of Japanese traditions, they may picture tea ceremonies, temples, or samurai armor. But one of Japan’s most authentic cultural practices—rooted in history, philosophy, and discipline—is 剣道 (kendo), literally “the way of the sword.” Far more than a sport, kendo is a …