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Akiko is also extremely skilled in many ancient Japanese cultural and martial arts, and is ranked at the prestigious Nidan (2nd rank) in both Ikebana (traditional Japanese flower arrangement), a pursuit she considers more martial than decorative, and Kenjutsu (Japanese swordsmanship), and as Ichidan, or first rank, in the Japanese tea ceremony (title of Tea Master).  She is a master swordswoman in multiple forms of Kenjutsu and Kendo, and highly adept in both Aikido and Karate.
Akiko is also extremely skilled in many ancient Japanese cultural and martial arts, and is ranked at the prestigious Rokudan (6th rank) in both Ikebana (traditional Japanese flower arrangement), a pursuit she considers more martial than decorative, and Kenjutsu (Japanese swordsmanship), and as Hachidan, or Eight rank, in the Japanese tea ceremony (title of Tea Master).  She is a master swordswoman in multiple forms of Kenjutsu and Kendo, and highly adept in both Aikido and Karate.