Nippon Budokan

The Nippon Budokan was built with the enthusiasm of members of the Diet who love martial arts, and with the strong support of the government, the business community, and the general public. Construction began in October 1963, with a grant from His Majesty the Emperor, using national funds and approximately 2 billion yen in donations from the people. The construction period was only 12 months, and it took many people day and night. Through many efforts, in September 1964, the world-class Japanese martial arts hall was completed. On October 3 of the same year, after the opening ceremony, the Emperor and Empress were welcomed and a ``Enbu Demonstration Ceremony'' was held in the order of Kyudo, Sumo, Kendo, and Judo. The purpose of the establishment of the Nippon Budokan was to spread and encourage Japan's traditional martial arts among the people, especially the youth, to foster healthy development through the training of mind and body through martial arts, and to contribute to the development of the nation as well as to promote peace in the world at large. and to contribute to welfare.