スイスからの武者修行者来校

4月30日、本校剣道部に、スイスから武者修行に来た方がいらっしゃいました。1年生の剣道部員がインタビューを行いました。

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1. What is your name and where are you from?

My name is Crispin Martens and I am from Switzerland.

2. Where do you live?

I live in Zurich, which is the largest city in the country.

3. How many languages can you speak?

I speak three languages fluently (German, English, and Swedish).

4. How long have you been practising kendo and how often do you practice?

I have been pracising for 29 years and practise three times a week.

5. Why did you start kendo and what do you like most about it?

I just enjoy doing it - it's fun!

6. Do you like any other traditional Japanese things?

I like Japanese food and history. Mt favourite food is grapes.

7. How many times have you visited Japan?

I have visited Japan19 times.

8. What do you like most about Japan?

Everything! Japan is great.

9. Do you have a favourite Japanese word or phrase?

一期一会 (One chance, one opportunity)

10. Do you have any messsage or advice for the kendo club members?

頑張って下さい!

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インタビュアー: 德岡 武

(文責:GL部)