JCC E-Magazine March 2024

Dr Murofushi giving his presentation.

Mr Hino giving a demonstration.

For the third installation of the JCC 15th Anniversary Talk Series, JCC was honoured to have Dr Koji Murofushi, a renowned Olympic gold medalist and Commissioner of the Japan Sports Agency, and Mr Akira Hino, a master of traditional Japanese martial arts, share their profound knowledge and experiences regarding sports and budo (martial arts) on 26 February 2024 at The Japanese Association, Singapore. The event was opened by Minister Yoshiaki Takahashi, Deputy Chief of Mission of the Embassy of Japan in Singapore, to a full house of attendees in person and online. Dr Murofushi presented initiatives taken by Japan Sports Agency and the Sport Basic Plan of the government of Japan and discussed the promotion of sports and its challenges pertaining to both the individual and society, such as how to remain active even if one gets older. He also added that the agency promotes Budo Tourism as part of its Sports Tourism, encouraging visitors to Japan to go to budo-related destinations and even experience budo there. Mr Hino spoke about the spirit of budo in modern society and gave a brief demonstration.

This was followed by a dialogue session with both of them, facilitated by JCC Director Ms Akiko Kawabe. They shared more about their personal stories, such as the reason they first became interested in sports and budo respectively, as well as how they trained themselves and become masters of their respective areas. The session ended with an engaging Q&A session, which saw lively participation from members of audience from all age groups.

For those who missed the event, you may watch the recording here: https://www.facebook.com/JCCEOJ/videos/389095197067968/

(From right to left) Dr Koji Murofushi, Minister Yoshiaki Takahashi and Mr Akira Hino.		Dialogue session facilitated by Ms Kawabe.
Dr Murofushi demonstrating his kami-fusen (paper balloon) exercise, which is used to train unused muscles by using air.		Q&A session with the audience.

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