JKO to demonstrate before the Emperor of Japan

The Japan Karate-Do Organization has received the incredible honor of demonstrating before the Emperor of Japan at the World Expo in Aichi, Japan.

Members of the Japan Karate-Do Organization, led by Hanshi Minobu Miki, will demonstrate Karate-do kata and Iai before his Royal Highness, the Emperor of Japan.

Other karate luminaries who will assist JKO with their demonstration are Yuki Mimura, former WUKO World Champion, and the famous Hasegawa Brothers, 6-time JKF Champions. 

Any JKO members, who would like to participate in this once-in-a-lifetime event, should contact Hanshi Miki as soon as possible as time is running out, to get passports and security issues sorted out before the trip. 

Realizing that for most of us in JKO, simply going to Japan is a rare opportunity, Hanshi Miki has arranged for a 10-day tour of Japan.  The itinerary for the trip is as follows:

March 17 (Thu): Leave Los Angeles for Japan

March 18 (Fri): Arrive in Narita Japan 

March 19 (Sat):  Arrive in Tokyo.  Train at Sensei Yokose’s Dojo.

March 20 (Sun): Participate in All Japan Junior Karate Tournament. Visit Hanshi Tateno and Nikko Shrine (shrine and mausoleum of Shogun Tokugawa Ieyasu)

March 21 (Mon): Visit Asakusa Kannon Temple

March 22 (Tue): Leave Tokyo for Seto.
 Jr. Bullet Train to Nagoya and visiting the famous Nagoya Castle

March 23 (Wed): Seto.   2005 Aichi World Expo

March 24 (Thurs): Dress Rehearsal at the Expo site.

March 25 (Fri): Karate Demonstration by JKO

March 26: (Sat) Leave Seto for Kyoto.  Visit Kinakuji Temple and Nijo Castle.

March 27 (sun) Leave Kyoto for Osaka: Visit Todaji Temple (famous for its HUGE bronze Buddha).  Visit Osaka Castle.  Visit Soke Mabuni.

March 28 (Mon):  Leave Osaka for Los Angeles         

The cost for this tour package is $2470* and includes most meals and

Many, Many thanks for Sensei Pat Taniguchi of JKO Seto, Japan, for arranging this opportunity to demonstrate before the Emperor at the World Expo.

*note: naturally, souvenirs and some meals are extra.  budget accordingly.