SHO SAKAMOTO
Completed a round-the-world journey, featured in the media, and now undertaking a second global journey!
At the age of 38, I left my career in healthcare to pursue a lifelong dream of traveling the world.
While working in healthcare and witnessing the fragility of life, I came to realize that our time is limited. Determined to test my own potential, I set out on a journey around the world.
Through Kyokushin Karate, I connected with local dojos across the world. Living with host families allowed me to experience daily life from the inside and gain a deeper understanding of the cultures, values, and perspectives of people from diverse backgrounds.
Two journeys around the world. 112 countries.
Through the people I met on my journey, I hope to share one message: the world is not a distant place—it is a place where people connect with one another.
News
| April 8, 2021 [Estonia] Online newspaper – An Introduction to a Remote Music Session Article |
| October 16, 2025 Tokushima Shimbun –A feature article showcasing my round-the-world journey, including visits to karate dojos and experiences through homestays Article |
| October 16, 2025 JRT Shikoku Broadcasting – Focus Tokushima – Karate Dojo Visit and Homestay Experience Video |
| October 24, 2025 Cable TV station CUE-TV – Karate Dojo Visit and Homestay Experience Video |
| December 22, 2025 [India] MADRAS – Karate Dojo Exchange Article |
| February 13, 2026 [Uganda] KAWOWO SPORTS – Karate Dojo Exchange Article |
| April 2, 2026 [Namibia] The Namibian – Karate Dojo Exchange Article |
| April 10, 2026 Cable TV station CUE-TV – Middle East and Africa trip Video |
| May 11, 2026 [Benin] 24 HEURES AU BENIN – Karate Dojo Exchange Article |
| June 1, 2026 Cable TV station CUE-TV – Africa trip Video |