2023Hachiouji-Yabusame
-The event saw a bygone element of cultural history put into practice and assembled into an experiential event
-The event has aided the creation of opportunities for economic benefits towards revitalization of the local community
– The event has recreated for modern times the spirit of the Bushido samurai code and Kobudo ancient martial arts, which are based on pursuits found in the Yabusame tradition such as traditional Japanese horsemanship, archery, martial arts, and Shinto rituals. It also promoted the samurai, a symbol of Japan, not only to the Japanese but also to people overseas.
-The event featured a Yabusame demonstration, Iai batto sword drawing, professional basketball team The Tokyo Hachioji Bee Trains, performances by local groups, and a pony experience
NPO Bushuunoyoriai
By getting people to take interest and pride in the history and culture of the Bushu region, we provide local children with opportunities to learn about local history and traditional culture through experiential learning, allowing them to develop a sense of familiarity and deep attachment to the area and contributing to being a trigger for spiritual enrichment.
Forest park of Katakura gathering、Hachioji City, Tokyo
