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 ...
To the Japanese, the bow is something they do every day ... Alongside "reiho," Ogasawara-ryu masters teach the disciplines of archery and mounted archery, an important military skill as well ...
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 handle.