Reposted from the Aikido Sangenkai Facebook page with the kind permission of Christopher Li Sensei. This article is part of the “Exploring Historical Photos” series, produced in collaboration between Aiki-wiki and Aikido Sangenkai.
Salutations,
I express my deepest gratitude for your hospitality during my recent visit. As I mentioned at that time, I wished to select serious, diligent individuals to receive your guidance. After searching for suitable candidates, I have chosen two people: Takeda, who accompanied me the other day, and Mochizuki.
In the coming days, I will have Hideichi Nagaoka visit you to make the formal request on my behalf. Please convey all matters and instructions to him.
I am writing this letter to serve as a follow-up greeting regarding my recent visit and to make the aforementioned request.
Sincerely yours,
Jigoro Kano, October 28, Showa 5 (1930)
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