The Archers of the Far East
Yabusame first appeared in Kyushu in the form of a prayer during Emperor Kinmei's reign 1,600 years ago. The ceremony took place to implore a good harvest, peace and well being. Yet it took another 800 years for 12 "equestrian games" - including Yabusame - to be included in the imperial ceremony. Yabusame soon gained the status of a sacred ritual, carried out by demi-heros.
- Photographer
- Patricio Estay
- Country
- Japan
- Published
- August 2002
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- 60
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