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.

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.

Stewart, 59, an Australian, is a champion of one of Japan’s oldest martial arts — kyudo, a traditional form of archery that dates back over 10,000 years. In its most dynamic form, kyudo is ...

Kyudo, or “the Way of the Bow,” is the tradition of Japanese archery that began during feudal Japan. In recent years, the practice has expanded across the U.S. Modern Kyudo was formulated in the ...

Every Sunday morning, the Iowa Kyudo Kai meets at the Northwest Recreation Center in Cedar Rapids to learn, train, and ...