The Japanese Bow
– Weapon of the Samurai
Japan’s legendary samurai warriors were known for their diehard courage and loyalty to a strict code of honor. For nearly a thousand years, this dedicated caste of fighters dominated Japanese society. It was the samurai clans who gave Japan its effective rulers, the shoguns, and the men who served them faithfully.
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Originally mounted archers, the samurai never forgot their proud history, represented by the treasured yumi bow – a weapon of formidable power and accuracy. Yet, despite their reputation, the samurai were more than warriors. Many were men of culture and spirituality, delighting in the refinements of the Japanese tea ceremony or a Zen garden.
Learn about the fascinating world of the samurai and their traditions. Even today, the values that inspired the samurai can be seen in many Japanese customs and ways of life.
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