[Embassy] Rajio taiso (radio calisthenics) workshop
2024/8/29
On 28 August, the Japan Information and Cultural Centre (JICC) of the Embassy organised a workshop on Rajio taiso (radio calistenics). Rajio taiso is one of the symbols of summer in Japan, and its workshop was organised as a part of the summer festivals held at the JICC.
After the introduction of Rajio taiso and its history, the participants learned all thirteen movements in the exercise respectively and performed the full exercise with the music. Brief introductions of the Japan Customs exercise and the Japan Self Defence Force exercise were provided to highlight the popularity of calisthenics among Japanese people and to introduce the diplomats from various ministries within the embassy.
At the end of the workshop, the participants received stickers on their stamp cards. Rajio taiso will celebrate its 100th anniversary in 2028.
After the introduction of Rajio taiso and its history, the participants learned all thirteen movements in the exercise respectively and performed the full exercise with the music. Brief introductions of the Japan Customs exercise and the Japan Self Defence Force exercise were provided to highlight the popularity of calisthenics among Japanese people and to introduce the diplomats from various ministries within the embassy.
At the end of the workshop, the participants received stickers on their stamp cards. Rajio taiso will celebrate its 100th anniversary in 2028.