The 73rd Omato National Archery Competition was held at the famed Sanjusangendo temple here on Jan. 15 with some 1,600 participants showing off their skills in kyudo, traditional Japanese archery.

An curved arrow pointing right. Longbows, or Yumi, have been used in Japan for centuries. But today, a handmade bamboo bow can cost over $2,000. At over 2 meters tall, these bows are difficult ...

During the unofficial visit, she will attend the opening ceremony of the first Japan-U.S. friendship "kyudo" Japanese archery tournament in San Mateo, California, as honorary president of the All ...

In addition, it is expected that schools and local communities will promote Japanese martial arts such as judo, kendo (Japanese fencing), sumo, naginata (Japanese halberd) and kyudo (Japanese archery) ...

The Japanese language is rich in words and expressions influenced by nature, history and culture. This episode introduces words related to yumiya, meaning bow and arrow. Together, they've been ...

Traditional Japanese horseback archery, known as "yabusame," was showcased on Wednesday at the Nikko Toshogu Shrine in ...

What is a Japanese spider crab? They may look like something from a 1950s sci-fi film, but Japanese spider crabs are gentle giants. And giants they are. Of the 60,000 species of crustaceans on ...

Traditional Japanese horseback archery, known as "yabusame," was showcased on Wednesday at the Nikko Toshogu Shrine in Tochigi Prefecture. Ten archers, dressed in colourful traditional attire, shot ...