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Aikido in Saga

The fundamental principle of aikido is to be so “in tune� with the opponent that one can sense his intentions and be able to take advantage of his movement. This principle has given aikido its name: ai means “to meet,� the character ki means “spirit or energy� and do means “the way� in the philosophical sense of Zen Buddhism. Continue reading

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Japanese Food Guide

Japanese cuisine isn’t just fish and noodles. Okay, it’s mostly fish and noodles, but if you spend any time in Japan, you’ll discover a culinary selection as big as any in the world. Read on to learn more about some typical Japanese dishes. Continue reading

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