Yabusame - Horseback archery - Yabusame is a type of horseback archery in traditional Japanese archery. This style of archery has its origins in Samurai culture, then Yabusame was designed as a way to please and entertain the myriad of gods that watch over Japan, thus encouraging their blessings for the prosperity of the land, the people, and the harvest. Aarchers in this photo wears traditional 13th century clothing.
