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unusual facts about Shibata


James Bultman

Bultman also earned an honorary degree from Keiwa College in Shibata City, Japan.


Kanjuro Shibata XX

In 1980, Shibata accepted an invitation from Chögyam Trungpa Rinpoche to come to the United States and teach kyūdō, and founded the Ryūkō Kyūdōjō (龍虎弓道場 "dragon-tiger archery practice hall") in Boulder, Colorado; it is now called the Zenko Iba.

Late Bloomers

Late Bloomer, (Japanese: Osoi Hito), 2004 Japanese film directed by Go Shibata

Marcos Prado Troyjo

Troyjo has been chosen one of "The Outstanding Young Persons of the World - TOYP" along with HM Queen Rania of Jordan and robotics scientist Takanori Shibata by the Junior Chamber International during its 2004 World Congress held in Fukuoka, Japan.

Murata

Murata, Miyagi, a town located in Shibata District, Miyagi, Japan

Shokawa

The generic name refers to the village of Shokawa, located in Gifu Prefecture, Japan, while the specific name honors the collector of the first specimen, one Mr. Ikoi Shibata.

Yutakayama Katsuo

Born in Shibata, he attended the Tokyo University of Agriculture, and in amateur sumo earned the Collegiate Yokozuna title.


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