Set your goals high, and don't stop till you get there.
[ Bo Jackson ]
FitnessJP is Japan's premiere fitness webzine for the English-speaking community. We are an ever-expanding portal and online community filling the void with valuable information on fitness centers, amateur athletics, sports clubs, related events and more.
Legislated lifestyles for health
So-called lifestyle diseases and Japans aging population have spurred a new program prescribing that insurers screen for "metabolic syndrome" to treat lifestyles and stave off ailments.
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Aikido, the Yoshinkan way
From training Tokyo police, to the book "Angry White Pajamas," Yoshinkan is known for its practical approach to aikido. But for 8th dan Tsutomu Chida, both practical self-defense and self-improvement are embodied in aikido - Yoshinkan style.
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Japans silver-label marathons
Japan marathons did not win the gold but the IAAF gave silver labels to 10 of its annual meets - the second highest number. Whats up with that? Apparently, Japan has the Midas touch for organizing races but not for luring foreign athletes and media.
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Beyond skin-deep beauty and health
Nutritionist Erica Angyal tells how the skin is a benchmark for how fit everything else is underneath and offers dietary advice for health as well as that radiant glow.
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Aikido World Headquarters offers rare budo fitness
A martial art can be a path to fitness and traditional Japanese culture as well as self-defense. Aikikai Hombu Dojo provides the best of both worlds: training straight from the source and an international milieu that rivals Narita Airport.
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Savate offers kickboxing with soles
There’s more that packs a punch in Parisian culture than fine wine. French boxing one-ups kickboxing with shoes, few restrictions and deft moves. Yann Sanchez, co-founder of MultiDou, tells Fitness Japan about this rare gem also known as savate.
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May 14th, 2008 in Tokyo
Rock Climbing For Beginners
May 16th, 2008 in Kanagawa
Oxfam Trailwalker Japan
May 24th, 2008 in Saitama
5th ACE Charity Footsal Event
May 25th, 2008 in International
18th International Cocos Open Water Tournament
May 25th, 2008 in Tokyo
World No Tobacco Day 2008 - Capoeira Roda
May 31st, 2008 in Osaka
3rd Sakai International Two-day March
June 1st, 2008 in Saitama
Challenge Run & Walk in Oku-Musasi
Outdoor Adventures
Outdoor Club Japan
Personal Trainer
Getting in good shape
Personal Trainer
Michael Geary
Martial Arts
Ki Aikido Yoga
Martial Arts
Ki Aikido Training in Japan
Charity Organizations
The Tyler Foundation
Organizations and Associations
Jinji Tennis Center
