Category Archives: Sports

[Photoblog] Yoka Yakushi, the Archery Ritual

  Kamikitayama village’s traditional event, Yoka yakushi is originated from archery training of the Taira clan as they settled down in Kamikitayama, wishing to restore their clan again. Intangible folklore…

[Photoblog] Ah…

  It seems Miki, the photographer wasn’t expected to take such a photo… She feels a bit sorry in case she ends up looking like she’s making fun of them…^^;…

[Photoblog] Momoteshiki, Japanese Archery Ritual

  Momoteshiki, a Japanese archery ritual was performed, following Yumihajimeshiki ritual of the samurai in the Kamakura period.  Each man drew a bow in exactly the same way at intervals…

[Photoblog] Concentration

  Miki, the photographer thought this girl looked very nice and dignified. Japanese archery was performed by members of Japanese archery club from a local junior high school. Taken is…

First Swim of the Year at Odawara

6th of January was shokan, the second coldest day in Japan. The coldest season is yet to come; however, it is still winter and cold for us. An article for…

[Photoblog] Sumo Championship

  They remained in a dead heat for a while, and Miki, the photographer seemed to be impressed! Children in front were clapping their hands in excitement, too ^^ Taken…

Spothon; Fun and Sporty iPhone App

  Do you like watching sports:)? Many sports lovers want to visit stadiums and feel the sense of unity with other fans. Unfortunately, for various reasons, it is difficult to…

[Japan after Quake] Headline Round-up : Dec. 12 – 18

  This is a weekly headline round-up of the posts titled [Japan after Quake] on our Facebook page.   [Dec. 12] 9 month since the disaster. Memorial service held in Miyagi….

Eye-catching Picture on Bowling Pin!?

Bowling must be a popular sport in the world. Of course, there are many bowling lovers here in Japan, too. As for myself, there was a time when I was…

Japanese Unique Goods Recycled from Broken Bat

About a few months ago, I read about goods recycled from used baseball bats. What makes these goods unique is that they are recycled products from bats broken by players…

Traditional Japanese Swimming

  Today, I would like to share  the report of a blogger, Mr. T, about “daimyo procession” held in a swimming pool. Daimyo is “a generic term referring to the…

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