160 Anniversary of KANO Jigoro Shihan's Birth
24 Sep 2020
Kodokan will celebrate the birthday of Kano Jigoro Shihan (born October 28, 1860), who founded Kodokan Judo and is called "Father of Education and Father of Japanese Physical Education."
He was also an international man who put the most effort into bid for the 1940 Olympics in Tokyo and advocated world peace through sports.
This year is the 160th anniversary of the birth of Kano Shihan.
We will invite you to join in the celebration with your family and friends.
☆All events are free of charge.
≪EVENTS≫
◆Painting art exhibition "Myself with Judo" Oct 28 - 31 10:00‐17:00
◆Special Exhibition Oct 28 - 31 10:00‐17:00
◆Judo Movie Oct 28 - 31 10:00‐17:00
◆Calligraphy Oct 28 - 31 13:30-15:30
◆Parent & Child Judo Lesson Oct 31 14:00- 15:30
More information about events will follow soon.
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