Editing Dojo (section)

== In martial arts ==
[[File:Noma Dojo, 2006.JPG|left|thumb|A ''[[kendō]]'' ''dōjō'', Tokyo]]
[[File:Traditional Dojo - Karate Kaikan.jpg|thumb|Traditional Dojo – Shurei no yakata, Karate Kaikan – in Tomigusuku near Naha, Okinawa Prefecture, Japan]]
A proper [[Japanese martial arts]] ''dōjō'' is considered special and is well cared for by its users. Shoes are not worn in a ''dōjō'', which is in line with the Japanese custom to keep the premises clean and respectable. In many styles it is traditional to conduct a ritual cleaning (''sōji''; 掃除) of the ''dōjō'' at the beginning and/or end of each training session. Besides the obvious hygienic benefits of regular cleaning it also serves to reinforce the fact that ''dōjō'' are supposed to be supported and managed by the student body (or by special students, e.g., [[uchi-deshi]]). In some cases, the instructional staff may choose to help the students clean, as a sign of modesty, setting a personal example. In Modern Times, even when a school has a Dojo to train inside of, the training may sometimes be conducted outside, often in parks.  

Many traditional ''dōjō'' follow a prescribed pattern with ''shomen'' (正面; "front") and various entrances that are used based on student and instructor rank laid out precisely. The Shomen is designated as a wall, usually in the North of the Dojo and facing the entrance.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.ijf.org/news/show/the-dojo-a-place-of-study-and-practice | title=The Dojo: A Place of Study and Practice }}</ref> Typically students will enter in the lower-left corner of the ''dōjō'' (in reference to the shomen) with instructors in the upper right corner. Shomen typically has a shelf attached to it. On the shelf would traditionally be presented a miniature [[Shinto|Shintō]] shrine with a sculpture, flower arrangement, or other artifacts. Pictures of past Masters are generally found aside the shrine, and not on it. The term ''[[kamiza]]'' means "[[place of honor]]" and a related term, ''[[kamidana]]'' refers to the shrine itself. Other artifacts may be displayed throughout the ''dōjō'', such as ''kanban'' (看板; signboard) that authorize the school in a style or strategy, and items such as ''[[taiko]]'' drums or [[armor]] (''[[Ō-yoroi]]''). It is not uncommon to find the name of the ''dōjō'' and the ''[[dōjō kun]]'' (roughly "''dōjō'' rules") displayed prominently at shomen as well. Visitors may have a special place reserved, depending on their rank and station. Weapons and other training gear will normally be found on the back wall.

===''Honbu dōjō''===
A ''honbu dōjō'' (本部道場) is the central training facility and administrative headquarters of a particular martial arts style.

Some well-known ''dōjō'' located in Japan are:
* [[Kodokan Judo Institute]] ([[Judo]])
* [[Aikikai Hombu Dojo|Aikikai Hombu Dōjō]] ([[Aikido]])
* [[Noma Dōjō]] ([[Kendo]])
* Nakazato Karate Weapons Gym ([[Shōrin-ryū Shōrinkan]])