People have always asked what is Kyudo and how can it be interesting. It's slow paced and quiet. There are no tournaments, no cheering crowds, no medals for hitting the target. There are no tv coverage, no food venues, no team competition ... nothing, Yet, many people will still ask what is it and standby on Waitlists for months just to experience it. So, what is Kyudo? Well, there is no real answer because Kyudo is different for everyone. Is it a martial art just because its origin is from...

According to the All Japan Kyudo Federation , there are currently 1,178 kyudo ranges across Japan. On average, this means each prefecture has about 25 places where people practice kyudo , the traditional Japanese art of archery. Japan is a country with limited flat land, and about 66% of its landscape is covered by forests and mountains. As a result, kyudo ranges are built in many different settings — from schools and city neighborhoods to rural and natural environments. Because every...

Q1. What happened in 2012? A. In April 2012, an incident was reported at the City-operated archery range in Kapiʻolani Park in which a stray arrow exited the designated range area and reached the adjacent tennis courts. Local media reported that the arrow traveled approximately 350 to 500 feet. Available reporting indicates that the arrow was released at an unsafe upward angle, allowing it to travel well beyond the intended target area. Q2. Why was the archery range closed? A. Following...