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Special Offer

10% OFF Judo Kata Buki & Protective Equipment! (until June 30th, 2 pm JPT).

10% OFF Judo Kata Buki & Protective Equipment

Here we are in May, the Spring is settling in and we had the pleasure to admire Sakura's blossoms all around the country here in Japan. May is also very special for the Japanese as it starts with the "Golden Week", a one-week holiday at the beginning of the month where families gather together.

For this new discount, we will offer a 10% discount on Judo Kata Weapons & all protective equipment!
In all Budo, Kata are fundamentals to go further in your practice and achieve excellence. On KuSakuraShop, you'll find Bokken, Jo, Tanto & Kenju (wooden pistols) to make the most of your training. All these wooden equipment are made in Japan by the last traditional workshops and can be engraved if you want to customize them!
Training is important, and to practice in the best conditions, you have to be protected accordingly! You'll find on KuSakuraShop a lot of different products to protect yourself in the most effective way. We have different equipment depending on your Martial art, we're sure you'll find the perfect item, with as always, KuSakura's pledge of quality.

Please note that this offer will be running for two months, until June 30th, 2 pm JPT.

April report

By popular demand, we added a new product to our Nippon Kenpo equipment lineup: the Flexible Nippon Kenpo Do Uchi (breastplate).
Much appreciated by Kenpo practitioners for its comfort, this made-in-japan breastplate is available in 4 different sizes, and will remain durable over time. This is the perfect accessory for every practitioner who wishes to practice without wearing solid protection. And it is now discounted as part of our monthly offer!

That's it for this time, enjoy the discounts, and see you soon on KuSakuraShop.com!

Golden Week 2022

KuSakuraShop will be closed from April 29th to May 6th. Our website stays operational and accepts orders, but no shipping will occur during this period. Emails will be answered at a much slower pace.

Golden Week 2022

In Japan, April 29th (Showa Day), May 3rd (Constitution Memorial Day), May 4th (Greenery Day), and May 5th (Children's Day) are national holidays.

All suppliers, carriers and partners will be closed or will maintain only limited service during the complete holidays.
In order to avoid hundreds of orders piling up for Friday 6th, we will be working on a light shift on May 2nd, and 6th, although we will only be able to ship a minimum number of orders.
Our system is set to indicate the first shipments on Monday the 9th (the day where normal operations will resume). We can only guarantee that all orders that are supposed to ship within 36h (products in stock only) will be shipped on Monday the 9th at the latest.

Please also note that orders containing products that are order-made or out of stock might suffer a delay of about 2 weeks if their production/preparation time includes the Golden Week. This delay is taken into account by our system, and the date indicated at checkout stays accurate.

As usual, our team is taking work home and will continue to answer emails at a slower pace and our website will stay fully operational.

See you soon on KuSakuraShop.com!

(Picture by Takashi Tomooka)

We Stand With The People of Ukraine - We Stand For Peace

We are organizing a special charity program where the proceeds will go to the United Nations High Committee for Refugees (UNHCR), from March 29 to April 5. Read the news in details for more information.

Dear Budoka,

As you know, KuSakuraShop has never been neutral, we have been modestly contributing to several NGOs for years now with what we believe to be the best interest of Humankind under the Budo philosophy and ethics (to the risk of displeasing a portion of our customers).

Addressing the entire Budo community, KuSakuraShop would like to state with determination its position against all kinds of wars, and its full support to all victims of any kind of aggression. For this reason, we will hold a special charity campaign and pause our actual discount from March 29 to April 5.

During this period, 10% of all our sales will be donated to the United Nations High Committee for Refugees (UNHCR).

If you want to make the most of our current discount, please note that it will be stopped on March 29th afternoon (Japan Time) and will resume on April 5th. If you would like to participate in our charity event, please hold your order until March 29th afternoon.

Fellow Budoka, the study of Budo teaches us more than techniques, it teaches us a form of wisdom built by Japanese ancient warriors, Samurai, but also by all the wonderful modern Japanese great masters who embraced moral and ethical values of their time.

Japanese masters inherited a tradition of violent civil wars and, through the peaceful Edo period, integrated arts of living. Then, they integrated modern methods and ethics through the Meiji period and fell into the terror of dictatorship of World War II, to finally fully embrace the way of durable peace.

Japan, as a sovereign nation, is the only nation with an army entirely dedicated to its defense, with no capacity for aggression. For more than half a century, this deeply infused into the heart of the Japanese population, and in our everyday life.

Our future and the future of our children shall never know the terror our parents and grandparents lived. As human beings, as a citizen of the world, as Budoka, we feel obligated to stand with the people of Ukraine and to stand for peace.

Jordy Delage

Founder & CEO @Seido Co., Ltd.

IJF Special Offer

10% OFF all IJF products! (until April 27th, 2 pm JPT).

10% OFF on IJF products

March is here, Spring is around the corner and we hope it will be accompanied by better days. Fortunately, the Covid situation at KuSakuraShop is now over, last month was tough, but we're now back stronger than ever. Thank you again for all your support and your understanding.
Let's stay careful, the crisis is not over but if we take care of each other, we can get through this together.

Our discount on Belts & Embroideries is now over, we hope that you jumped at that opportunity! And as we're speaking of opportunity, you may have heard that the IJF (International Judo Federation) standards have recently been updated, so this is a perfect occasion to offer a 10% OFF discount on all IJF products!
For more than 10 years, KuSakura has been an officially certified brand by the International Judo Federation, all our high-end Judogi are approved for international competitions (with the only exception of the JOZ, JOZW, and JOA models).
Whether you are a beginner or one of the greatest athletes, you'll find the perfect equipment, with as always, KuSakura's pledge of quality.
If you need more information on the IJF regulations and how to comply with the new ones, please visit our dedicated page: International Judo Federation 2022 Regulations.

Please note that this offer will be running for two months, until April 27th, 2 pm JPT. (Update: Due to our Charity Event regarding Ukraine, this discount will pause from March 29th, 2 pm, JPT, to April 5th, 2 pm, JPT).

Beginning of the year report

We are excited to announce that Sauna Suits are finally back on KuSakuraShop! Many of you were waiting for their return and your patience has now been rewarded.
These high-tech sauna suits are made from ultra-thin and ultra-light fabric and are the most efficient weight management equipment currently on the market. Using this garment prompts excessive sweating making it an extremely efficient tool to eliminate toxins.
Discover the Sweater and the Pants.

That's it for this time, enjoy the discounts, and see you soon on KuSakuraShop.com!

Beginning of the year Special Offer

15% OFF all Belts! (until February 28th, 2 pm JPT)

15% OFF all belts!

The new year has started, everyone here at KuSakuraShop wishes you a Happy New Year, full of happiness and rewarding experiences on or around the tatami!

The COVID-19 situation is still difficult across the globe, please be careful and take care of yourself and your close ones.

Everyone here at KuSakuraShop is now well rested and we are ready to get back on the mats! And to start the year in the best way possible, we are offering a 15% discount on all Belts! We have a great choice of products for you: Black Belts, White Belts, Red Belts, Colored Belts, and much more. Different styles and finishes are available, many of our belts are IJF approved, and don't forget, KuSakuraShop's pledge of quality applies to all of them!
Please note that this offer will be running for two months, and will end on February 28th, at 2 pm Japan time.

We are thankful you were along with us in 2021 and we can't wait to spend 2022 with you! See you very soon on KuSakuraShop!

2021~2022 New Year's Holidays

KuSakuraShop will be closed from December 29th and will resume operations on January 5th. There will be no order processing during this time but we'll keep answering your emails from home!

Here we are, 2021 will be over soon, another year has passed under the sign of the COVID-19 pandemic. Like 2020, this year was very special for KuSakuraShop (and certainly for you too), we had long periods filled with uncertainty and doubts. The COVID situation is still not as good as we hoped for, nevertheless, we saw an increase in orders during last semester on all our websites, and more especially on the French version (merci à tous). The Judo community has proven to us once again that the values we are living by are worth the efforts we put during these dark times.

We still don't know what 2022 will be made of, but in the meantime, KuSakuraShop will take some well-deserved holidays, we hope it will be the same for you. Take some time for yourself, you don't even have to order something for now, we will be there for you all along the next year.

We will be closed from December 29th to January 4th and we will be back on January 5th (Wed).
Customer support will be kept at a minimum pace, we will make all our possible to answer you within 48h, but if your inquiries are not urgent, we would recommend waiting for all activities to resume.

Please note that all our manufacturing workshops and partners will also be closed at approximately the same dates.
Consequently, all orders containing a product (made to order, out of stock products, etc.) for which the production time includes this holiday period will be delayed by approximately 10 days (But don't worry, the estimated shipping date provided at the checkout takes this holiday period automatically into account).

2021 was a very strange year, with many ups and downs, but we're lucky enough to finish it on the bright side. We wanted to thank you again for your support, we were able to support many craftsmen thanks to you.

All the KuSakuraShop team wish you sweet and wonderful holidays!

We are looking forward to serving you again in 2022!

X-mas 2021 special offer

15% OFF our X-mas selection (until December 24th, 2 pm JPT)

15% OFF our X-mas selection

We're already at the end of the year, the Momiji season is slowly ending in Japan and the colorful autumn leaves are now disappearing.
Our Black Friday Cyber Monday event was a great success as we collected ¥226,899 Yen that we will donate to Doctors Without Borders and UNICEF! We would like to thank everyone who participated, we are very proud of our Community. Every order made a difference during the first part of this event, and we also hope you were able to take advantage of these discounts for yourself or your loved ones.

Even if the BFCM event has ended, we are continuing to make you benefit from our special offers with 15% OFF our X-mas selection. In our Judo section, goodies, bags, Clothes & Protective Equipment will be discounted! Alongside those products, you'll find Kyudo accessories, some Nippon Kenpo Equipment, as well as Kendo accessories. Discover them all on the website!

Also, don't forget, the very last day allowing for deliveries before Christmas is December 16th! Check the visual calendar here and read more details here.

Please note that this discount will end on December 24th, at 2 pm Japan Time, so be sure to don't miss it!

Enjoy the discount, take good care of yourself, and we hope to see you very soon on KuSakuraShop.com.

Black Friday & Cyber Monday DOUBLE FAIR!

15% Donation then 10% OFF everything (until Nov 30th, 2 pm JPT)

Black Friday & Cyber Monday DOUBLE FAIR!

15% Donation to charities then 10% OFF everything

At KuSakuraShop, the values of Judo are an integral part of our philosophy and we always try to apply them on a daily basis.
The Black Friday period is always a bit special within our company because we do not want to confine ourselves to make it a purely mercantile event, we want to take the opportunity to reaffirm our humanist values, close to the ones of the Budo we support. This is why, this year, we have decided to split this event into two distinct parts through a DOUBLE FAIR! This event will take place from Thursday to Tuesday, so we can share it with as many of you as possible.

During the first part, we won't offer any discounts but, instead, we will give 15% to charities for all orders!
KuSakuraShop has been engaging with charities for several years now as we want to contribute to society and help people in need, this is our way to show respect to Budo values when we are outside the mats.
The COVID-19 situation is getting better in the most developed countries, but there are still too many peoples suffering from a lack of treatment around the world. Thus, we would like to contribute by giving 15% to both Doctors Without Borders and UNICEF! Those two organizations have support programs regarding the COVID-19 pandemics and we would be honored to be able to help them.
Please note that this first part will run until Saturday, November 27th, at 2 pm JPT.

We want also our customers to be able to enjoy our products and this event is a great opportunity to offer you some interesting deals. So, in the second part, the donations will be over and you will get 10% OFF everything!
Our regular customers already know that our products are made with a lot of attention and that KuSakura's savoir-faire is unique on the market, and this, for all the martial arts in which we are specialized. As all our products will be discounted, you will surely find the product you need, be it in Judo, Kendo, Iaido, Kyudo, or in Nippon Kenpo.
Furthermore, Christmas is coming in less than a month, don't miss this opportunity if you're looking for something for your loved ones.
This second part will run from Saturday, November 27th, 2 pm, to Tuesday, November 30th, 2 pm JPT.

We are very enthusiastic about this year's Black Friday & Cyber Monday Double Fair as we're giving both the opportunity to our community to make a good action, as well as to purchase new equipment. The KuSakura community has always been present and important for us, we would like to thank you for your continuous support.
See you very soon on KuSakuraShop!

Get delivered before '21 Xmas

Very last chance to be delivered before Christmas: December 16th. Check the visual calendar, or read more details here.

Christmas is almost here and maybe some of you are already making their gift list before the big day comes. Even though KuSakuraShop provides the fastest service, we cannot perform miracles, and we thought that some of you may need the deadlines for orders to be delivered before December 25th.

Made to Order items (embroidered belts, custom Judogi sizes): Order before November 22nd and you will be delivered before Christmas.
In-stock products (belts, bags) shipped via FedEx DHL or UPS: the last chance to get items with embroideries/engravings delivered before Christmas is December 16th.
Because of the covid situation significant delays are to be expected with national postal services, so we do not guarantee delivery before Christmas for the standard shipping method (small package/Epacket).

We usually deliver in 4 days in Europe and North America. Our entire team will be focused on preparing your orders, and all orders for in-stock items placed the 16th will ship the 17th.

We'll be open until December 28th, then closed from the 29th to January 4th, for our winter holidays. And of course, email support will be slower but maintained the whole time.

Finally, please understand that our carriers don't employ magical reindeer, and Santa Claus isn't working at the customs. Hence, on-time order delivery cannot be guaranteed 100% so please don't wait until the last minute to order!

Christmas Calendar 2021

November Special Discount

15% OFF on Kata Equipment (until November 25th, 3 pm JPT)

15% OFF on Kata equipment

November is finally here, Japan is slowly being covered in beautiful red leaves and many Japanese will enjoy this beautiful autumn scenery all around the country.
Japanese COVID situation is encouraging with now less than 500 cases/day. Those numbers will probably increase in the near future, but hope has never been higher since the beginning of the pandemic in Japan. We do hope that it's also getting better around you, take good care of yourself and of your close ones.

The luckiest of you went back to the dojo and are already competing. You will maybe soon be able to take the grading examination, and in all Budo, Kata are fundamentals to go further in your practice and achieving excellence. So, for this month's offer, we are running a special 15% discount on Kata equipment! We chose many products from different martial arts in order for you to find the best equipment for your training with, of course, the guarantee of KuSakura quality!

Please note that this discount will only run until November 25th, at 3 pm (JPT). And for the upcoming Black Friday, we're preparing something special for you! Keep your eyes open!

Enjoy the discount, take good care of yourself, and see you very soon on KuSakuraShop!