Kokugikan Berlin - Kendo demonstration

Experience the fascinating world of kendo at the Anime Messe Babelsberg 2025! The Kokugikan Berlin will present an impressive show fight at the opening ceremony on Friday at 15:00 in the Festsaal. Further exciting kendo demonstrations await you on Saturday at 10.40 am and on Sunday at 5.45 pm in the Vulkan Arena. The Kokugikan Berlin team will also be there for you at the matsuri stand on all days - come along and immerse yourself in the traditional Japanese art of swordsmanship!

Kokugikan Berlin brings the art of kendo directly to you. Kendo, the "way of the sword", is a modern Japanese martial art that originated from the traditional techniques of the samurai. It's not just about physical fitness, but also about discipline, respect and mental strength. Sounds exciting? Then be sure to join us!

On Friday at 3.00 pm, a thrilling show fight awaits you in the Festsaal as part of the grand opening ceremony of Anime Messe Babelsberg. Further exciting kendo demonstrations will take place on Saturday at 10.40 am and on Sunday at 5.45 pm in the Vulkan Arena. The fighters of Kokugikan Berlin - children and adults alike - will demonstrate impressive precision, speed and technique and give you exciting insights into the background of this special martial art.

Want to find out more about kendo? Then visit the Kokugikan Berlin matsuri stand - it's there for you every day! Here you can ask questions, get information and immerse yourself in the fascinating world of kendo. Who knows - maybe you'll feel like taking up the bamboo sword yourself?