Let's ask Shogo | Katana, Budo, & Kimono
I’m Shogo, born in Kyoto, raised in Hiroshima, and spent 6 amazing years in Michigan, USA.
Later, I studied Mandarin at Beijing University—so you could say I’ve lived a pretty international life!
Now, I’m back home in Kyoto, where I train in Kobudo (traditional martial arts with katana, staff, and chain weapons), practice Sadō (tea ceremony) and Noh theatre, and wear men’s kimono every single day.
My dream is simple but big:
👉 To make all Japan lovers’ dreams come true—by carrying Japanese traditional culture into the next century.
On this channel, you’ll find videos about:
🎌 Samurai culture and katana
🥋 Budo techniques
👘 Men’s kimono dressing and coordination
…and many more topics that connect Japan’s past and present!
If you love Japan or are learning Japanese, hit that Subscribe button and enjoy the journey with me!
(All content is based on my personal study and experience, with full respect to other perspectives.)
Inside The Men’s Kimono Shop You Can’t Miss in Ueno, Tokyo @fujikiya
I Tried Samurai Archery at a 160-Year-Old Dojo in Kyoto (And You Can Too)
Own a Piece of History: 3 Authentic Katana/Wakizashi On Sale
High-End Kimono, Low Prices in Kyoto– A Local Recommends a Men’s Kimono Shop
Kyoto’s Welcome Spot for Men’s Kimono Beginners – A Local’s Pick
The Secret to How Canadian Rakugo Master Katsura Sunshine Became Fluent in Japanese @OMG Japan | Podcast by Sunshine and Shogo
Beyond the Tourist Traps: The Shamisen Experience You Can’t Miss in Kyoto
2 Rakugo Stories Performed in ENGLISH by Canadian Master Katsura Sunshine @OMGJapan-SS
How Are My Fingers Doing in 2025?? (Raynaud's Disease)
Premium Private Tour in Kyoto to Craft Your One and Only Katana (I Actually Went to Experience it)
The First Foreign Master in 100 Years Explains What "Rakugo" is About @OMG Japan | Podcast by Sunshine and Shogo
What's New in 2025 (6 BIG Announcements)
Why We'll Never Understand Japanese | Japanese Reacts to Katsura Sunshine
I Would NEVER Do That | Katana Trainee Reacts to I Tried Samurai Training with a REAL Samurai!
MUST WATCH Before Participating in Japanese Drinking Parties (Nomikai)
Iaido is NOT a Martial Art (Nor Realistic) | Japanese Katana Trainee Reacts to Eskrima vs Iaido
The Lies I've Taught You About Katana/Iaido
MUST Watch Before Staying at Ryokan Hotels in Japan
I Spent ¥1,000,000 On This... How About You?
Unexpected Answers From Japan's Most Renowned Interviewer (Interviewing the Interviewer)
MUST WATCH Before Buying Iaitō (Training Katana) | 5 Crucial Points
Japan's Addiction to Gambling is NO JOKE
Why Policemen Used Non-Curved Katana (The History of Katana Swordsmanship)
The 3 Disadvantages of Having Tattoos in Japan (Not Only Onsen)
Have We Quit Let's ask Shogo?
Why ”Let's ask Yushin Sensei" Has to END...
Nagi's First Hair Cut
Noh Performance in YUKATA?!
Will ChatGPT Give the Right Answers about Japanese Culture? Shogo vs. ChatGPT
My Very First Shakuhachi Performance On Stage