Thursday, Jan.7th
Children's "Yabusame" (Horseback archery)
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@Every Jan. 7, children's "Yabusame" is held for boys to pray for better fortune, good health and for their success, at the Rokugo Shrine in Ota-ku, Tokyo.


"Kamishimo" (A ceremonial dress worn by a samurai)

"Oharai" (A Shinto rite to exorcise evil spirits)

Finally, it comes to start

"Busha"(Style of shooting arrows)

A Wooden Horse

Concentrate his attention on the target

The arrow hit the target successfully

Can I hit the target, too?


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