🥋 🏯 Urban BUDO Tourism: Calling Participants for the FAM Tour (Nov 22) and Pilot Tour (Nov 24)
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At Budo in Everyday Life, we are working on a new project called "Urban BUDO Tourism," which brings the perspective of martial arts into daily life and business.
Background of This Project
This program is a joint effort between Budo in Everyday Life and Kokoro Pro LLC. It was selected as part of the FY2026 "Comprehensive Promotion Project for Regional Revitalization and Town Development Content Creation through Sports (Sports Tourism Movement Creation Project)" by the Japan Sports Agency, and we have been preparing for its launch.
Purpose and Appeal of the Program
Our goal is to create a sustainable sports tourism experience that does not rely on famous historical landmarks or tourist spots, but instead focuses on the culture and daily life found in ordinary towns.
Rather than visiting commercialized tourist areas, you will visit a local dojo and streets where everyday Japanese karate practitioners train. By wearing a karate uniform for practice and exploring the town, you can experience a piece of daily life in Japan.
Tour Information and Request for Cooperation
- FAM Tour (Sunday, November 22)
Scheduled for about 3 hours starting from 13:15. This tour is for travel industry professionals and business partners. If you are interested, please feel free to contact us. - Pilot Tour (Tuesday, November 24)
From 13:15 to 17:30, this experience tour is open to general participants. You can join free of charge this time. To help us improve this program for the future, we would appreciate your honest feedback after the tour.
Program Details
For more details about the program, please check our dedicated page from the link below.
About Shokoji Temple
In this program, we also have the cooperation of Shokoji Temple, located in Iwabuchi-machi, Kita-ku, Tokyo.
Located in Iwabuchi-machi, Kita-ku, Shokoji is a Pure Land (Jodo) Buddhist temple with over 400 years of history. For centuries, it has served as the heart of the local community—a quiet place where children gathered to learn and play, and neighbors came together. Nestled near the lively center of Akabane and Shimo, stepping into its peaceful grounds brings an immediate sense of calm, offering a quiet space to slow down and focus inward.
On the day of the tour, we will have a special opportunity to practice karate inside the main hall. In this quiet space, you can also experience "Nembutsu" (Buddhist chanting) guided by the head priest. Please enjoy this special time and place.
About the Area: Akabane & Shimo
Located in the northern part of Tokyo, right across the Arakawa River from Saitama, the Akabane & Shimo area offers a very different side of the city. Away from the futuristic skyscrapers, it is a genuine district filled with quiet residential streets, historic temples, and lively local eateries where you can feel the warmth of daily life—showing you another true face of Tokyo.
Open to Everyone
No prior martial arts experience is needed. Anyone interested in Japanese physical culture is invited to join.
Application & Inquiries
Please use the links or form below to apply or make an inquiry. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us.
■ FAM Tour (For Industry & Business Partners)
Inquire About the FAM Tour
■ Pilot Tour (For General Participants)
We look forward to your participation.🙂
