September 15, 2024: Attended the 30th-anniversary memorial service in Tokyo for Master Wataru Okawa (大川渉師範), the founder of Kenseikan (拳誠館) Karate, where I had an unexpected reunion with Mr. Nandana Wijewardana, who runs a dojo and teaches karate in Canada. I was also able to reconnect with many others I had missed, and together we fondly remembered Master Okawa. I was greatly inspired to learn that those who learned karate from Master Okawa during their student days are now thriving in various industries. < May 2014 in Canada > October 10, 1981: Celebration following a karate demonstration at the Wakei Juku dojo in 1981. Over 60 university students were practicing karate under the guidance of Master Okawa. < Concept of 「空(Kuu)」in Karate Training > ***** Letter to Mr. Nandana Wijewardana ***** October 28, 2024 Dear Nandana, I am writing this letter to explain the concept of「空」based on my experience, upon a request from Mrs. Okawa. When translating 「空の思想に徹すること」into English, ...
June 7, 2025: Had the opportunity to give a lecture titled “What I Have Learned in the Trend of Globalization” to a wide range of alumni from Wakei Juku, a student dormitory in Tokyo, at the seminar room on the 15th floor of the Osaka Dojimahama Tower. After the lecture, we had a lively and enjoyable reunion gathering, which made for a truly delightful time.
May 7, 2025: Visited my alma mater, Waseda University and gave a lecture to graduate students in the School of Creative Science and Engineering who aspire to become business leaders. As always, I was impressed by the talent and potential of these young students. May 8, 2025: Deguchi, Katori, Sogo, and Okui reunite for the first time in 43 years at “Muromachi Fukuwa Uchi (室町 福は内) ” in Nihonbashi, Tokyo.
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