Expats
American in Tokyo joins historic naginata dojo
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An American living in Tokyo has embarked on a thrilling course in Japanese weaponry after spotting an advertisement in her local ward newspaper. She first learned about the naginata—a long pole with a curved blade—from 'The Tale of the Heike' during her undergraduate studies. Twelve years later, in Japan, the term reappeared, leading her to a community dojo in Kita Ward.