1. What was your motivation for visiting the early morning practice of Iaido at the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department?

When I met Captain Sachiko Shosaki at a reception at my residence，She told me a little about her involvement in Iaido practice.I was interested to learn that police officers generally Select a martial arts "major" such as Kendo or Judo.We work closely with our Japanese law enforcement counterparts，and I was eager for the opportunity to experience this important part of Japanese law enforcement culture.

2. Have you ever, in the past, attended martial arts matches，including Kendo, or watched televised competitions?

I just recently observed a Kendo class at Nishi Middle School in Kurashiki.It was wonderful to see the children beginning to develop the same focus and discipline demonstrated by Iaido practitioners at the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department during my visit in February.

3. What were the questions you posed to Mr. Tomoharu Ito, who accompanied you throughout the morning practice on February 4? What kind of responses did you receive from him?

I especially enjoyed hearing Mr. Ito's perspectives on Iaido, both as a teacher and as an officer with the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department. I was also interested to learn how clubs like this are making Kendo and Iaido accessible to the community.It was a privilege to see police officers and a diverse group of community members coming together to work on perfecting their skills.

4. What were your impressions of the practice? Have your impressions of Iaido changed since attending the practice?

I was very pleased to see women warriors like Captain Shosaki and a broad range of ages among the practitioners.This diversity is a testament to the efforts of the All Japan Kendo Federation to make Kendo and Iaido inclusive and accessible. I was also struck by the grace and calm with which the practitioners demonstrated katas.Watching their performance helped me gain a better understanding of "shin-ki-ryoku-itchi," or the unification of mind, spirit and technique.My appreciation for the skill and artistry of the practitioners increased even more when I had the opportunity to handle the swords myself.

5. You were appointed by President Obama to be Ambassador to Japan. If possible, we would very much like to hear your views on the future bilateral relationship between the U.S. and Japan, as well as on broader international relations.

The U.S.-Japan alliance is as strong as it has ever been. Thanks to the efforts of generations of Japanese and Americans in government, business，science，architecture，anime，and martial arts，our two countries have created a partnership that not only enriches the lives of our citizens，but plays a critical role in addressing global challenges.
Our bilateral partnership is now at the center of powerful multilateral coalitions.Smaller more vulnerable countries need our help to succeed，and sometimes to survive.Problems like climate change, terrorism，poverty，disease，and nuclear non-proliferation cannot be addressed by any one country acting alone.They are global concerns that need international action.
The U.S. and Japan are called upon not just to engage，but to lead.As two of the most powerful democracies in the world, we must never forget that our shared values of freedom，democracy and the rule of law are our greatest strength.
Caroline Kennedy

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