Happy Holidays to my fellow practitioners and friends around the world. As the sun sets on a quiet evening here in Japan, I’ve shared this video as a reflection of our journey together this year. To those who have followed my practice, and to those who discovered Kyudo for the first time and were perhaps surprised by its depth—thank you. This year has been filled with wonderful connections. In the coming year, my path remains the same: to practice with my whole heart, to cherish the basics, and

Kyudo One-Point Lesson — From Hikiwake to Kai Many people are captivated by the movement from Hikiwake (drawing the bow) to Kai (the full draw). At first glance, it may look as if the bow is being lowered, but in reality, the motion is about pulling the bow sideways, expanding it outward — not down. When the right hand moves smoothly behind the head and the draw becomes wide and open, your sha (shooting) gains a sense of strength and quiet dynamism. That’s the beauty of Kyudo — calm on the outsi