BUDO, Teachings of the Founder of Aikido
Ueshiba, Morihei
A look into the philosophy and history of Budo that will prove informative to anyone interested in the art of Aikido.
Katana: The Book of Japanese Blades
Aoi, Takashi
A showcase of Japanese blades - long swords, short swords, knives, even chisels - with good descriptions.
Sports in Japan is a significant part of Japanese culture and can be sited from he Asuka period. Sumo is believed to be even before this period. It was during the Edo period ( 1600- 1868) that these sports such as Judo, karate and archery became important. Both traditional sports such as sumo and martial arts, and Western imports like baseball and association football, are popular with both participants and spectators.
BUDO, Teachings of the Founder of Aikido
Katana: The Book of Japanese Blades
