Visit of the Emperor and Empress of Japan
Emperor Akihito visits VJLS
The members of the Sokushinkan Dojo, which is located in the Vancouver Japanese Language School, were honoured to be invited to take part in the visit of the Emperor and Empress of Japan on Sunday July 12, 2009, to the VJLS. Outside the School, Chris and Jamie (from Sowakan Dojo of Maple Ridge), dressed in dogi and hakama, were part of the crowd lining the sidewalks. Inside, in the Japanese Hall, also dressed in dogi and hakama, Greg had the privilege of being part of a group of instructors representing the VJLS Cultural Activities partners, and more specifically representing Yoshinkan Aikido and Keith Taylor, Sixth Dan dojocho of Sokushinkan Dojo. Greg had a brief moment, as did everyone on the welcoming committee (over 50 people) to speak briefly with both the Emperor and Empress.
Our thanks to the visit organizers, especially Laura, of the VJLS.
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