A long-standing interest in Japanese arts:

Musojikiden Eishin Ryu Iaido, 7th dan, 2014

Kobudo Shodai Ryu Zanshi, chu den, 2004

Kendo, 3rd dan, 2004

Japanese folk singing, 2nd place, young adult category, National Competition of Kumamoto Folksongs, 2004

Kimono, 2nd place in casual kimono category, National Competition of Kimono dressing, 2001