Shrines and Kamidana

Following the exhibition, participants are served "blessed" sake that has been donated to the Meiji Shrine.

Hayashizaki Iai Shrine in Yamagata. It is the only shrine in Japan dedicated solely to Iaido. Nakamura Sensei was a patron of the shrine and instrumental in its preservation.

A statue representing Hayashizaki Sensei as a deity. Presented to the shrine by Nakamura Sensei.

The O-fuda for Hayashizaki, the traditional founder of Iaido.

The Hayashizaki Kami Ofuda without its wrapper. The wrapper was removed for this photo only and immediately replaced.

The O-fuda representing the Kami of the Kashima Shrine.

The smaller stone to the right was erected by Nakashima Masao Sensei commemorating Nakamura Sensei's gift of a sword to Prime Minister Ryutaro Hashimoto in 1997. Presented by Nakashima Sensei.

Fudo Myo-O.

1939. Nakamura Sensei as an elementary school fencing instructor (standing, far left) in front of Meiji Shrine.

1992. Meiji Shrine. Sato Shimeo Sensei (L) and Suzuki Kunio Sensei (R) performing Kumitachi at the annual Budo exhibition sponsored by the Nippon Kobudo Shinkokai.

1992. Power Sensei at the Meiji Shrine.

Following the exhibition, participants are served "blessed" sake that has been donated to the Meiji Shrine.

Hayashizaki Iai Shrine in Yamagata. It is the only shrine in Japan dedicated solely to Iaido. Nakamura Sensei was a patron of the shrine and instrumental in its preservation.