Author: Tozando Editorial Staff

2017/01/19 – Best selling 3 piece Kendo Bogu set!

By popular demand we are now selling the currently No.1 selling Men and Kote, the A-1 Alpha Men and MICHI model Kote, together with a TOKUREN Tare (worth ¥14,900 or ~$130) as a 3 piece set for ¥40,000(~$348)! That’s almost 50% OFF for a Men, Kote & Tare set with Read More

2017/01/13 – The best selling Kote and Men in Japan!

THE NO.1 SELLING MEN & KOTE IN JAPAN! This is the most popular Men and Kote set sold on Tozando at the moment, with over 1000+ pieces combined sold only in Japan since it’s launch in a few weeks ago. This without doubt the best selling MEN and KOTE in Read More

2017/01/10 – A-1 Alpha Kendo Men now available on Tozando!

The A-1 Alpha Men, the result of a collaboration between Tozando and Kanagawa Hakkodo is now available on our website! Until the 31st of May 2017, we have a special offer on this Men, with over 40% OFF from the retail price, at ¥35,000, for the campaign duration it is Read More

2016/12/28 – Tozando Striped Iaido Hakama Available now!

We are glad to be able to introduce you to our latest product, the Tozando Deluxe Striped Iaido Hakama! Up until now, striped Hakama was something we had to buy from other suppliers, which many times in long waiting times and sometimes poor quality, but those times are no more Read More

2016/12/07 – High precision Kamon Prints

Until now many other Budo manufacturers offered Kamon embroidery for many of the customers that where interested, but with embroidery the embroidered area becomes bumpy and might not always feel so nice to wear when used on for example a Gi or Hakama. Today Tozando is proud to be able Read More

For the children who carry the future of Kendo on their shoulders

At Tozando we love Kendo. Learning the way of the sword helps shaping your character by going through rigorous training. Even though practice can at times be strict, it is fun, and at the end of a hard practice you can feel the worth of the work you have laid Read More

Tozando collaborates with film producer Yasuo Mikami on his latest movie “Shundo”

Commentary A long-awaited period film depicting the culture of bushido with heart-racing action and realistic sword fights! “Bushido”(original Japanese title: Shundo) is an authentic period film brimming with tension and bloody samurai sword-fight scenes. Regarded as representing the pinnacle of Japanese independent films, this work was written and directed by Read More

Tozando celebrates ‘Hello Kitty’ 40th Anniversary ‘Tozando x Hello Kitty’ for the future of Kendo

Perhaps many of you have seen the picture of a ‘Hello Kitty’ themed Kendo Bogu floating around on the internet, but did you know that the Bogu was actually made by Tozando? Tozando made this Bogu in cooperation with SANRIO CO. ,LTD. to celebrate the 40th anniversary of ‘Hello Kitty’, Read More

The True Story behind the Uzumasa Shonen Kendo Club’s Success

Uzumasa Shonen (Kids) Kendo Club is a dojo known all over Japan for its strong young fighters. Recently, they finally became the All Japan Junior Kendo Champions. The reason why I said “finally” is because, surprisingly enough, it was their first time on the podium in this prestigious tournament for Read More