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Jigoro Kano: The Founder of Judo and His Enduring Legacy

March 31, 2025 by Japan Daily Leave a Comment

Jigoro Kano

This article will focus on the history of Jigoro Kano, the man that preferred to be called a learner rather than a master. Study reports that Jigoro Kano was born on October 28, 1860, in Mikage which is a district of Kobe, Japan. He hailed from a well-known family, with his father, Jirosaku Kano, serving as a prominent official for the Shogunate. Kano was renowned as an … [Read more...] about Jigoro Kano: The Founder of Judo and His Enduring Legacy

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