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.

5 People differ, sometimes passionately, over the seemingly minor matter of whether to call martial arts sports. “Martial arts” is an English translation of several classical Chinese terms that were ...

Imagine mastering an 800-year-old Japanese martial tradition so completely that you become the face of it — all while navigating the complexities of being an outsider. Gregory Stewart, a 59-year-old ...

Japan is home to some of the oldest traditions ... Yabsame competitions, which involve horseback archery, evolved as a way for feudal lords to test their samurais on accuracy, skill, and strength.

That includes Japanese archery whiz and wheelchair athlete Shigesada Chika, who competed against able-bodied rivals last month at the All Japan Championships in Okazaki, Aichi prefecture.

There are 339 events happening in Japan's capital across 33 different ... for the first time since 2004 - is Great Britain's archery squad. Competing for the first time and aiming for gold are ...

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

Another cat takes a nap at an archery range! We meet more local cats as residents celebrate a unique tradition. Miyazaki: Flowers, Archery, and a Festival - A Cat's-Eye View of Japan | NHK WORLD-JAPAN ...

South Korea has defended its Olympic men’s archery team title at the Tokyo Games. Energetic 17-year-old Kim Je-deok came up clutch in the semifinals to hold off host nation Japan and then again ...