Seishin Ryu Niwa · Kaitaia to Japan
Japan 2027
- Travelling
- 3 – 19 April 2027
Our tamariki and whānau are taking their karate from Kaitaia to Japan: training at three host dojos, meeting the people behind the art they practise, and representing our dojo overseas.
- travelling
- 2310 tamariki and 13 adults
- host dojos
- 3Tokyo, Matsuyama and Fukuoka
- days in Japan
- 154 – 18 April
Where we are going
From the Far North to three cities and three host dojos, then home.
3 April
Kaitaia
The rōpū leaves home together. A coach to Auckland, then flights through Singapore to Tokyo.
4 – 7 April
Tokyo · Shotokan Headquarters
Two training sessions at Shotokan Headquarters, an early-morning visit to a sumo stable if the stable confirms, and the temples in cherry blossom season.
8 – 12 April
Matsuyama · Ashihara Dojo
Up to three sessions with the Ashihara Dojo on the island of Shikoku, then Matsuyama Castle and the Dōgo precinct.
13 – 18 April
Fukuoka · Seishinkan hombu
Training at the Seishinkan hombu with Kancho Sato Yoshitoshi, ending in a closing session with the hombu, with time for Sea World and a dinosaur tour before the last night in Japan.
19 April
Home to Kaitaia
Flights from Fukuoka through Singapore to Auckland, and the coach north.
Why this trip matters
This kaupapa is about more than simply travelling overseas.
It is an opportunity for our tamariki to experience karate in Japan, build confidence, strengthen relationships with their dojo whānau, experience another culture and create memories that they may carry with them for the rest of their lives.
We train at Te Kura Kaupapa Māori o Te Rangi Āniwaniwa in Kaitaia. Getting a rōpū this size from the Far North to Japan is a big undertaking for our whānau, and we are fundraising for it together.
He waka eke noa — we are all in this together.
Would you like to support the rōpū?
If you would like to contribute to the trip, we would love to hear from you.
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