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Comments including such undiscussed request, will be ignored. The maximum embroidery length is 20 cm depending on the length of the content, font size will be adapted. Add this service. Embroidery Content? Please check the selected 'letter count' matches the content entered. Upload an image optional Attention: logo embroidery must be discussed prior to placing your order.

Undiscussed demands will be ignored and refunded without notice. Other instructions if any. Service details Integrated Embroidery - Position 1 Integrated embroideries are not visible on the opposite side of the belt and have the belt's stitching rows going over the embroidery - this ensures maximum durability. If you have your name on position 1, we recommend to embroider the martial art name or the Dojo name on position 2. If you upload a picture that features the Japanese translation, please refer to that for the character count.

Initials are never written in Japanese. They always appear in Romaji alphabet. Service details Grade Integrated Embroidery - Position 1 This service is reserved to grade embroideries. Up to 10 lines. The line width is about 1cm. It may be reduced by the workshop if you also order a very long embroidery above the grade embroidery.

Integrated embroideries are invisible on the opposite side of the belts , however, since the belt stiching come over the belt, the lines might slightly bend. Service details Integrated Embroidery - Opposite Side - Position 2 Integrated embroideries are not visible on the opposite side of the belt and have the belt's stitching rows going over the embroidery - this ensures maximum durability.

Please check the selected 'word count' matches the content entered. Service details Non-Integrated Embroidery - Position 1 Non-integrated embroideries are visible on the opposite side of the belts and come over the belt stitchings.

If you have your name in position 1, we recommend embroidering the martial art name or the dojo name in position 2.

We recommend keeping the embroidery content relatively short to avoid the embroidery getting caught in the knot. Non-integrated embroideries are charged per word. Note that Initials count as 1 word. Initials not paid for will be ignored. Non-integrated embroideries are visible on the opposite side of the belts and come over the belt stitchings. Service details Non-Integrated Embroidery - Opposite Side - Position 2 Non integrated embroideries are visible on the opposite side of the belts and come over the belt stitching.

If you have your name in position 1, we recommend to embroider the martial art name or the dojo name in position 2. We recommend to keep the embroidery content relatively short to avoid the embroidery getting caught in the knot. Silver Cardboard Gift Box. Add this accessory. Made in Japan. Open the product in a new tab. Traditional Wooden Gift Box - Kiri. Gift Box - Wooden Box The higher your grade is, the deeper is the signification of the belt. This box is also available as an option on each belt product sheet.

Sashiko Judo Bag - White. Name embroidery Select a Name embroidery No - without embroidery Yes - with embroidery. The size "M" can hold a kid's Judogi. The size "L" is designed for an adult's size Judogi. Name Embroidery Option: Optionally, we propose to embroider either your name OR family name on the lower left side of the bag Given the limited space available, only ONE name is possible, see product picture.

Sashiko Judo Bag - Blue. This model is also available in white. Customer Reviews Based on 97 reviews Write a review.

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Area s. Places Mentioned. Written by: Grigoris Miliaresis. Filed under: Shopping. Tags: Featured Japanese sword Kendo Martial arts. You can make life much easier for you and for them if you take the first step, and learn a few Japanese expressions yourself. Besides knowing the language, another very important thing in Japan is the politeness. If you are a westerner, this might be new to you. There is the idea of "face" in the east. Let me demonstrate it with a few examples.

I walked once in Tokyo and I saw a homeless guy on the street, drinking from cans people threw to the recycling bin. I bought a bottle of green tea from a store near by, and gave it to him. Surprisingly, he shouted angrily at me in Japanese. Only later I was explained that by trying to help him on the street, I caused him to lose his "face". I embarassed him in public, and this is why he was angry at me.

Another example - If you ask something, and somebody wants to answer "no" to you, he will usually not do it directly, so you will not lose your "face". He will just state some indirect reason why something is difficult to do, or not possible. Many times when you notice people have long explanations about things in Japan, you should know that they actually mean "no", in a polite way.

Regarding Hygiene - I was travelling to a few places in the world, and I have never seen a place cleaner than Japan. You should know that if something looks clean, and you used it, you are expected to leave it about as clean as it was. In addition, you are expected to carry your own garbage - It is pretty rare to find garbage bins on the street.

Another concept is shoes ettiquite - Some places are considered to be cleaner than others, and in order to avoid mixing the clean with the unclean, you will be requested to remove your shoes, or change them into slippers.

As an example, sometimes when you walk into a toilet, you should change your shoes into slippers provided inside the toilet room.

When you leave, you should remove the slippers and change back to your shows. Also, if you walk into somebody's house or even a store, sometimes you will have to change your shoes into slippers provided by the host. Even though there are many ettiquite rules, you shouldn't worry. You don't have to remember everything. Walking around Tokyo, knowing even just a few Japanese expressions can take you a long way.

If you show that you made the effort, and you talk politely, Japanese people will go out of their way to help you out. Food is a major topic if you are going to practice every day.

I write here my main conclusions regarding dealing with food around the Kodokan. First there is the possibility of eating out. Outside the Kodokan On Hakusan Dori you can find many good restaurants, which are not very expensive.

I don't name there here because those kind of things do change with time. The good places close usually a bit before , so you should hurry if you just finish the randori session at I don't eat meat or chicken, but I still had lots of possibilities. I ate mostly noodles Udon or Soba , rice, fish, eggs and tofu. All of those were really in a walking distance from the Kodokan, on Hakusan Dori.

From my experience you will need about 4 such meals per day or more to survive a training day at the Kodokan. There are also the convenience stores Seven eleven, Lawson, Family mart. They are really everywhere, and they are open 24 hours a day. If you are hungry in the middle of the night somewhere in Tokyo, those stores will save you.

You can get there lots of snacks, and also some solid food Like rice balls with salmon or tuna, for example. If you are going to practice every day, though, I will not recommend basing your diet on the contents of those stores.

If you are on a budget, there is the possibility of buying groceries and cooking them yourself in the Kodokan kitchen. It takes a bit more time to eat that way, and a bit of a hassle You have to request the key from the security guy , but it is much cheaper, and you also get the control to what gets into your mouth.

You can buy some of the groceries at the convinience stores, but you can also buy them for a cheaper price at specialized supermarkets. You will just have to walk a bit more. I think on my last days in Tokyo I have noticed that a new Don Quixote store is being built in front of the Kodokan, so might be able to get things in there. I ate part of my meals at the kitchen. Mostly things like Pasta, eggs and rice in different combinations. So far we have covered proteins and carbs.

To get vitamins could be a bit more challenging in Tokyo, as fruits and vegetables are very expensive and not very common. Fruits and vegetables could be bought in convenience stores or in specialized supermarkets.

Avocados could be traded for gold. Another option might be buy multivitamin products. They are very common around the convenience stores, and show up in many forms. However, I have no idea if those things really work, so do it at your own risk.

In Tokyo most of the stores and businesses take only cash The Kodokan too. This is true at least for the year Therefore you should always have enough available cash on you.

I always walked around with about JPY in my wallet, and something like JPY in a hidden place, just in case. There are ATMs To take money at the convenience stores, and also at the post bank. I only tried the convenience stores. When you get out of the Kodokan, turn right and keep walking until you see it. Training at the Kodokan is only 2 hours every day. You will have to sleep a lot to recover Sometimes even 10 hours , wash yourself and your laundry and take care of the food.

Still you end up with lots of free hours. You can use the free time to explore Tokyo. Tokyo is a city that is fun and easy to explore. There is a very efficient subway system to get anywhere you want in the city. There are also many interesting things to see. Describing interesting things in Tokyo is beyond the scope of this article. I trust you to research this subject yourself.

If you plan to experience the night life in Tokyo, you should know that the subway does not work between to about , and also that the Kodokan is closed in those hours. If you are outside in this range of hours, you are on your own. Another thing that could be done with the free hours is work. If you want to work in Tokyo, you will have to arrange a working visa ahead of time I have seen people who did that, but I have no idea how to do it.

You should find out yourself , and also find a place to work in Tokyo. By what I have seen, I think that getting the working visa is the easy part. Finding a place to work in Tokyo could be difficult if you don't speak Japanese, and also if you don't plan to stay for a long time.

Although difficult, it is possible. I have met a few people that were staying in Japan for a short period of time, working at special restaurants for example. If you work internationally from a computer, you should know ahead of time that free wifi is not very common in Tokyo.

In many coffee shops, you will have to bring the internet with you, by the means of a cellular wifi device. As mentioned before, you will find free wifi at the Kodokan hostel lobby, on the 3rd floor. If you are planning to practice every day at the Kodokan for a long period of time, expect some injuries.

I don't mean that you should be passimistic, I mean that you should be ready. You can find drugs and medicines in the Japanese pharmacies, however if you don't know much Japanese, it could be hard to communicate what you are looking for. It could also be expensive. Therefore if you have drugs or medicines from home that you expect you are going to use, you should probably bring those with you.

For example, anti-inflammatory drugs, heating lotions etc. I recommend you to use knee protectors, and bring with you other protectors that you think you might use. For light injuries, you can get lots of good tape both at the souvenir shop at the entrance floor of the building, and also at the Do It Yourself shop right next to the Kodokan. I think that one roll of tape costs JPY. You can also get ice inside a plastic bag at the Kodokan reception They have ice machine.

If you want more ice, you can buy it at the convenice stores. It is originally made for drinks, but it will work for your injury too :. If you find yourself in bigger trouble, you will still be able to get help in Tokyo. There are at least two pharmacies around the Kodokan, not very far away At least in The people who work there are really helpful, and with some patience you will be able to communicate what you are after.

If you need a doctor, there is a sports doctor He practices at the Kodokan! He is in the building at the intersection of Hakusan Dori and Kasuga dori, about 2 minutes of walking from the Kodokan.

I had a problem with my shoulder and I went there to check it out. I paid a total of about JPY for the doctor visit, which included xray, and special stickers to put on the shoulder. You can avoid many injuries by practicing correctly. Don't use much power, and if your opponent demonstrates a good technique, let him throw you. You will not be less of a person as a result. Another thing to remember is not to get on the mat if you are tired. Instead, go to the 8th floor and watch the randori session from above.

You can come again fresh and sharp the next day. If by now you are convinced that you want to visit the Kodokan, the first thing to do is to plan ahead your arrival time.

Some times of the year might be better than others. A good idea would be to send a mail to the International Department Could be found at the Kodokan website and ask. Just as an example - If you show up at the time of the summer course, it could be both very hot and crowded. After choosing a good time, send an email to the International Department about months before your arrival, to reserve a bed at the Kodokan hostel. If you don't plan on staying at the Kodokan hostel, this is not necessary.

The International Department will ask you to fill a document with information about yourself, and the estimated dates you plan to stay there. At this point all that is left is to show up. The first thing to do when you get to the Kodokan is visit the International Department. You will pay for the registration fee and the first training days. You will also get a Kodokan membership card and a training card. The training card will be used at the reception on the 4th floor, when you want to get into the dojo.

You can also recharge the card with more days at the 4th floor. There are two close airports - Haneda and Narita. Haneda is about minutes from the Kodokan, and Narita is about 2 hours. Basically you should get to Kasuga station Also known as Korakuen station using the subway. The Kodokan is right there.

Hakusan dori and Kasuga dori intersection. The Kodokan building is the gray building next to the roller coaster. I write here mostly the things that you might not think about yourself. I'm sure you will remember to bring your shirts and underwear. A Judogi from home. If you plan to practice daily, you will need more than one Judogi. Two would be enough.

It could take a full day to dry a Judogi If you plan on buying a Judogi in Tokyo, you can bring only one Judogi from home. Note that in Tokyo you will find mostly Mizuno Judogis. Also note that Judogis in Tokyo are not very cheap.

A towel You don't get a towel at the Kodokan hostel, so you should bring your own towel. A flashlight If you are going to stay at the dorms, a flashlight is going to be useful.

There could be many people in the dorms, and the light might be off for long periods of time. Medications, drugs, protectors Knees, elbows , special tape Bring all the things you usually use at home when you are injured.

Be prepared. Running gear There are great places to run around Tokyo. Bring your sport shoes and good pants if you are into running. I was really happy with my choice to visit the Kodokan. I experienced great Judo. I will never fight the same. I also made some great friends. If you are a Judoka, you really must check this place out. You will not regret it. Finally I hope that this document was of use to you. Some history The Kodokan is the Headquarters of the Judo martial art around the world.

The 8th and 7th floor during a competition day at the Kodokan There is also the roof to mention. The statue of Kano Jigoro, outside the Kodokan building The International Department is the place where you sign up for accomodation and training at the Kodokan. The Judo training If you are a Judoka, you probably really care about how is the training at the Kodokan.

Courses There are a few different courses you can take at the Kodokan.