FIRST TRAINING OF THE YEAR CEREMONY, JAPAN, 1978     The first training of the year is one of the most important yearly dojo cere­monies, and in keeping with general Ja­panese custom. The ceremony of Kagami Biraki is performed in most homes, factories and companies throughout Japan on the 11th of January every year. It … Continue reading FIRST TRAINING OF THE YEAR CEREMONY, JAPAN, 1978