We have all heard of judo, aikido, and other sometimes lesser-known arts: kendo,

iaido, kyudo. All carry in their name this “do”, this way. There is also bushido, this way of

warriors, who populate our unconscious when we talk about Japan. But this "way" is found

also in other non-martial arts such as calligraphy (shodo), the art of flower arrangement

(ikebana), and of course in the tea ceremony (chado).

This Stopover in Japan will be devoted to this "way" in particular to better understand the

philosophy underlying these arts. To achieve this, the Stopover will consist of presentations and

demonstrations of different martial arts (kendo, iaido, kyudo).

10 a.m.: Welcome coffee

10:30 a.m. to 11:15 a.m.: Conference by Mr Baudouin Decharneux – philosopher, historian of religions, Professor at ULB : " Ways through the Japanese "do".

11:15 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.: Conference by Mr Charles Van Overstyns - qualified tea master in Japan : " La Voie du Thé - Chado".

1:45 p.m. to 3:45 p.m.: Conference Me Showzi Tsukamoto – Artist and master Kintsugi: “Wabi-Sabi: The world of beauty”.

Sensei Tsukamoto will tell us about the extraordinary history of Kintsugi and the extraordinary philosophy of Wabi Sabi.

4pm – 5:30pm (max): Martial Arts Demonstration : The Yo-shin club will show you Kendo which is a form of fencing.

Kyudo comes from warrior archery.