Why do I publish in a Japanese medium?

I was once asked by a German writer why I publish in a Japanese medium, and at the same time, I was told that no one reads it anyway. This was before my first article had even been published (December 2023).

The answer is actually quite simple: for the same reason that I travel to Japan to explore the culture and decipher parts of Karate history in order to preserve them for future generations.

In the meantime, we are about to publish our third article, and the response we have received in Japanese circles has been overwhelming. We also gifted magazines to our interview partners, and the feedback was very positive there as well—the Gekkan Hiden magazine is indeed read in Japan and has been in publication since 1993.

For this reason, we will continue to work intensively with Gekkan Hiden, and we have already submitted two more articles that will be published in mid-October and mid-December. These articles will very likely be read in other countries as well.