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  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!

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  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!

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  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.

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  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!

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  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!

  

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  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!

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  October Special Discount

  20% OFF on all embroidery, engraving & alteration services! (Until October 28th, 2pm JPT).

  20% OFF on all embroidery, engraving & alteration services

  Summer is now behind us, autumn is setting in, Japan should celebrate the arrival of the colorful autumn in the following weeks, recovering the country with beautiful red leaves.
  The COVID-19 situation in Japan is getting better, and despite recent peaks, the numbers are now dropping, vaccines are now more and more available for the youngest sections of society, and more than half of the population is now fully vaccinated. Things start to get better here, and we do hope it is the same for you. In the meantime, stay safe, take care of yourself and your loved ones.

  After our discounts on our new season essentials selection, we decided to offer you the possibility to purchase your very own customized equipment with a 20% OFF discount on all embroidery, engraving & alteration services.
  Thanks to all our customizations modules, all jackets, pants, belts, (and even bags) can be embroidered with many options available! Clothes can be perfectly adjusted to your liking and you can also engrave your weapons to make them truly one of a kind.
  This is the perfect occasion to personalize your equipment and tailor it to your desires.

  Please note that this discount will end on October 28th, 2pm JPT, be sure to don't miss it!

  Take care of yourself and enjoy the discount! See you very soon on KuSakuraShop!

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  September Special Discount

  10% OFF on our new season essentials selection! (Until September 30th, 2pm JPT).

  10% OFF on our new season essentials selection!

  Summer is slowly ending but temperatures are still very high here in Japan.
  The COVID-19 situation in Japan is still complicated with an extended state of emergency to several more prefectures, and overwhelmed vaccination centers where it's still difficult to schedule an appointment.
  We're still far from a "back to normal" situation here, we can only hope for a brighter future, but be assured that we are by your side in these tough times.

  The "Big event" is now finished, it was a delight to watch all the wonderful competitions, and we are also thrilled by the athletes' performances during the Handysport "Big Event", which will already be over soon!
  After our two months-long special discounts, we're coming back to our ordinary pace and we wanted to offer you 10% OFF on our new season essentials selection! With this selection, both beginners and competitors will find what they are looking for, be it a brand new Judogi, a new bag to carry your equipment safely, a new belt, a wooden weapon to work on your Kata, or many other things, check them out!
  
  Please note that this discount will end on September, 30th, 2 pm JPT, be sure to don't miss it!

  New products on KuSakuraShop

  Keen eyes may have noticed the apparition of a lot of new products on the site in the past weeks, and they are totally right!
  

  • We are now offering a full range of Nippon Kenpo products: Jacket, Pants, Gloves, Breastplates, Helmet, you'll find the full equipment you need to practice this wonderful martial art.
  • In our Kyudo section, we added the Rubber Yumi (bow) that will become your perfect companion for home training. It is not used as a strength training tool but as a learning tool to improve the shooting pattern. Usually, people tend to think that the rubber Yumi is used only by beginners, but advanced users also use it to check the accuracy of the Eight Stages of Shooting. Check it out on the website!

  Take care of yourself, of your loved ones, and enjoy the discount! See you very soon on KuSakuraShop!

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  Order Delivery to the Olympic Village

  KuSakuraShop is entirely committed to provide the best of the best of Judo equipment to all practitioners in the world, and this includes athletes coming to Japan for the 2021 Olympics. However, a specific procedure for delivery to the Olympic village being necessary, please read this news carefully.

  Order Delivery to the Olympic Village

  It is possible to place an order on KuSakuraShop and be delivered to the Olympic village, however, this requires a specific procedure due to specific covid prevention measures (which puts the Olympic village under lockdown).

  In order to receive a package within the restricted area of the village, you must fill in a MTA form and submit it to the MTA desk at the village at least 24h before the package arrives.
  To avoid any mistakes or packages sent back to KuSakura, we need you to send us a copy of your MTA form within 48h after your order has been placed. If we receive an order with a delivery address at the Olympic Village, we will send you the specific form to fill in within 1 business day after your order confirmation.

  You can also download instructions here (PDF format):  Tokyo_2020_-_LOG_Desk_at_NOC_Services_Centre_6_July2021_003
  And the MTA form here (excel format):  Tokyo_2020_-_MTA_request_form_6_July_2021

  KuSakuraShop is entirely committed to providing the best of the best Judo equipment to all practitioners in the world, and this includes athletes coming to Japan for the 2021 Olympics.
  For this reason, we have reorganized production so we will be able to deliver any order within 8 days (from the first business day after your order was placed), with the following exceptions:
  - The Dojin Master Judogi cannot be produced in 1 week.
  - Belts with integrated embroideries cannot be produced in 1 week.
  - Logos and special design embroideries orders are suspended until the end of August (to allow us to manufacture and deliver faster during the event).
  All other types of embroideries are available as well! So you can order a custom size IJF Judogi with name embroidery, and we will deliver 8 days after your order!

  Please feel free to contact us if you have any questions, we'll get back to you within 1 business day.

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  "The Competition" Sales

  "The Competition" Sales / 10% OFF on IJF products & accessories! (Until August 31th, 2pm JPT).

  "The Competition" Sales - 10% OFF on IJF products & accessories

  Summer is finally here, we hope that the incoming sunny days will warm you up! Dojos are starting to reopen all over the world and practice starts to go back to normal.
  After several months of wait and uncertainties, we are now less than a month away from the beginning of the big event!
  Yes, "the big event", because as you probably know, they are extremely touchy about their copyrights and clearly state they will sue any form of infringement, so we've decided to call it "The competition" and "The big event", so it is clear KuSakuraShop has no connection whatsoever with this event, but is still very excited about it, as we all are. 
  
  The Judo Competition will be held at the legendary Tokyo Budokan, the mythical martial arts hall originally built for the 1964 "Big Event". It was also the place where the best Judoka crossed paths during the Judo World Championships in 2019. It has been renovated in between and should now offer better than ever conditions to all competitors.
  From July 24th to July 31st, more than 380 athletes will compete in 15 different events! The Handysport "Big Event" will be held from August 27th to August 29th.
  During this intense week of competition, we will be lucky to see some of the best Judoka wearing our IJF Judogi. Don't miss this opportunity to support your country's athletes.

  To celebrate this event, we will run a 10% OFF discount on IJF products & accessories!
  This exclusive discount will last two months and will end on August, 31st, 2 pm JPT, don't miss it!

  New version of KuSakuraShop

  After several weeks of work, we are very happy to announce that we just released the Japanese Version of KuSakuraShop! If you're reading this and are a Japanese speaker, you can now click on the Japanese flag on the top left of the website to access the Japanese version. For now, only the Judo equipment section is available but we will add more categories in the following months!
  Don't hesitate to contact us at info@kusakurashop.com if you have any remarks or suggestions!