In the spring of 2025 we will be very happy to welcome you to the beautiful city of Leiden! We have chosen Leiden because it has a historic relationship with Japan that goes back hundreds of years. Both the Japan museum and Japan studies are located in Leiden. In addition, the city has a beautiful historic centre, several nice hotels and is home to a wonderful sporting hall, where we will organise the EKC 2025.

The Netherlands last organised the EKC in 1989, which is so long ago most of the members of our National Association did not practice kendo at the time – or were even born then. We have been organising several large international kendo events in the past years, gaining the experience needed to organise a smooth and enjoyable EKC.

Together with the Dutch Kendo Renmei (NKR) and the EKF, we hope to make you feel welcome and to make sure you have a great time, whether you are a competitor, referee, official or spectator to what promises to be a great event.

See you there!