The history of cultural exchanges between China and Japan has a long history. After a long time, from government to people, from culture to civilization, they have formed new elements of their respective cultures. The cultures of the two countries have been developing in the process of exchange and mutual learning, and the Kendo culture is one of them. According to historical records, the word "Kendo" originated from the Spring and Autumn Annals of Wu and Yue. During the Han Dynasty, there were exchanges between China and Japan on weapons and smelting and casting technology; Since then, the cultural exchange of Kendo between the two countries has continued to this day. (Excerpt from the Wu Yue Spring and Autumn Annals) In order to further deepen the exchanges and understanding between the two peoples in the fields of culture and sports, and encourage the people who play an active role in promoting the exchanges between the two countries, on March 4, 2023, the commendation ceremony of the Ambassador of Japan to China was held at the Ambassador's residence. The Ambassador of Japan to China, Chui Xiufu, awarded the former head coach of the Kendo Chinese National Team, Mr. Nobutaka Nagatani, the "Head of the Foreign Consulate". Ambassador Chui Xiufu said: "Mr. Hasega has been carrying out popularization and guidance activities on kendo in China for a long time. I think this has made a contribution to promoting cultural exchanges between China and Japan. Kendo is popularized because of the spirit of 'Wude'. I hope that the majority of kendo lovers will deeply learn and understand the meaning of 'Wude'. I also sincerely hope to spread the good spirit to the world through the popularization of kendo." (The Ambassador of Japan to China, Chui Sufu, delivered a speech) Nagaya Buzhong said in his speech: "I served as the head coach of the Chinese team in the two World Kendo Championships in 2015 and 2018, and the Chinese national team has achieved good results in these two competitions. In addition, I can make my modest contribution to the domestic competitions and examinations in China, and deeply feel the growth of Chinese swordsmen. I think this is a very valuable experience.", From 2013 to 2018, he served as the head coach of the Kendo China team. He also guided Kendo players from all over China, and participated in Kendo competitions and stage review meetings as judges or judges. In addition, in order to commemorate the 25th anniversary of the founding of the Beijing Kendo Fellowship Association, the Japanese Embassy in China held a commemorative ceremony that afternoon. At the same time, Chinese and Japanese kendo lovers from all over China had a red-and-white competition, and they exchanged views in a friendly atmosphere. (Kendo lovers from China and Japan exchange and exchange views) (The reporter from the news agency was at the event site) On the occasion of the 50th anniversary of the normalization of Sino-Japanese diplomatic relations in 2022, the leaders of the two countries reached an important consensus on their joint efforts to build Sino-Japanese relations that meet the requirements of the new era, and set the rudder for the development of bilateral relations. 2023 marks the 45th anniversary of the conclusion of the China-Japan Peace and Friendship Treaty, and the development of bilateral relations ushers in new opportunities. The Japanese Embassy in China will continue to hold various types of cultural exchange activities in the future to promote the continuous development of bilateral relations in a positive direction. (Xinhua News Agency)