Momote Shiki - Japanese Archery Ritual
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On Seijin-no-Hi (Coming-of-Day Day) in Tokyo an archery ritual is held in honor of the new adults to ensure them good fortune. The ritual pre-dates Seijin-no-Hi actually by several centuries. Archers wear a style of kimono worn by samurai 800 years ago.
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- SamuraiDave
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