Kashima Shrine Hono Enbu

June 12, 1994

This demonstration is held each June in celebration of the anniversary of the birth of Tsukahara Bokuden, sword saint, and founder of Kashima Shinto-ryu. The demonstration in 1994 commemorated his 505th birthday. Fourteen classical traditions participated in the event, held in the shrine at Kashima, which has long been linked to Bokuden and his Kashima Shinto-ryu.

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Araki-ryu: Chigiriki techniques of Araki-ryu.
Jikishinkage-ryu: Short sword technique of the Jikishinkage-ryu.
Kashima Shinto-ryu: Demonstration of Kashima Shinto-ryu yari (spear) techniques.
Kashima Shinto-ryu: Demonstration of Kashima Shinto-ryu naginata techniques.
Katori Shinto-ryu: Kenjutsu of the Katori Shinto-ryu, demonstrated by Shiiki Munenori (left) and Otake Nobutoshi.
Tatsumi-ryu: 21st headmaster Kato Takashi (left) with son Kato Hiroshi demonstrating Tatsumi-ryu.
Toda-ha Buko-ryu: Meik Skoss (left) and Sakai Kazuya demonstrating tachi versus naginata.
Tsukahara Bokuden: Statue of Kashima Shinto-ryu founder, Tsukahara Bokuden, in Kashima City.