Yabusame horseback archer makes his last rideーNHK WORLD-JAPAN NEWS
3 Video Views·Jul 8, 2026
After a life devoted to yabusame, mounted archery, a veteran rider has decided to retire. NHK World's Arai Emi follows him as he prepares to take the saddle one last time.
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AI GeneratedThis video follows Takahashi Shunsuke, a 75-year-old veteran of Yabusame (horseback archery), as he prepares for his final performance at the Nikko Toshogu Shrine. After a nine-year hiatus due to health issues, Takahashi overcomes physical challenges and rigorous practice to successfully hit all three targets in his retirement ride, honoring the samurai tradition.