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Hiroko Matsuyama

Kyudo: History and Differences Compared to Western Archery

Kyudo Japanese Archery Kyudo is Japanese Archery which is called "The Way of the Bow". Among other martial arts, it possesses…

Changing Role of Miko in Japanese Culture Over Time

Young Miko at a Shinto shrine in Tokyo on a clear morning in Spring. A Miko is a shrine maiden…

Kendo: Samurai Spirits and the Life-Giving Sword

Close-up portrait of kendo fighter Kendo is a modern Japanese martial art, which uses bamboo swords (shinai) and protective armor…

Mikoshi: Origin and History of Divine Portable Shrine

The Mikoshi (portable shrine) of the festival in Kyoto Mikoshi - A divine portable shrine of Shinto, which is considered…

The Book of 5 Rings: Winning Strategy of Life by Musashi

Tsuji Miyamoto Musashi gold version The Book of 5 Rings: The author, Miyamoto Musashi was an unparalleled man in swordsmanship…