Soden-shiki (transfer of headship ceremony)
December 2003, in front of "Seishin Chokudo" monument at Kokura Castle, Kitakushu, Japan

The 10th Soke Imai Masayuki handing over
Miyamoto Musashi's bokken (wooden sword) to
his successor, the 11th Soke Iwami Toshio.
Demonstration of Tachi Seiho
(left: Imai soke, right: Iwami soke)top ....


