On the Japan Equestrian Archery Association

The Japan Equestrian Archery Association is  a  public interested incorporated association  with the authorization of the Cabinet Office and aims to contribute to the international understanding  through equestrian culture.  It endeavors to develop Japanese traditional culture  by  maintaining, diffusing and passing to the next generation  the  Japanese horseback archery that goes back to the Kamakura Period and to  give  guidance  and  to put into practice the ancient equestrian horsemanship. The Japan Equestrian Archery Association has the history over 70 years since its recognition as incorporated association in 1939 and in March 21, 2012, it was authorized as a public interest incorporate association by the Prime Minister and on registration on  April 1, 2012, it officially became a public interest incorporated association.

 

Outline of the Organization

Formal Name Koeki Shadanhojin  Dainihonkyubakai
English Name The Japan Equestrian Archery Association
Location 20-43 Onarimachi, Kamakura, Kanagawa-ken, Japan
Postal Code  248-0012
Telephone +81-467-24-3600
FAX +81-467-24-6271
Website http://www.yabusame.or.jp/
Competent Authority Cabinet Office
Foundation January 15, 1939
Incorporation April 1, 1939
Authorization as Public Interest Incorporated Association March 21, 2012
Registration as Public Interest Incorporated Association April 1, 2012

 

Objective and Activities

Objective

To develop Japanese traditional culture by maintaining, diffusing and passing to the next generation the Japanese horseback archery that goes back to the Kamakura Period and to give guidance and to put into practice the ancient equestrian horsemanship.

Activities

1. Demonstration of performances of ancient equestrian horsemanship such as yabusame, kasagake, use of sword, spear, halbelt, gun and others on horseback.

2. Studies and investigation on ancient equestrian horsemanship and organizing study groups and celebrating lectures.

3. Advertizing of ancient equestrian horsemanship and publication of bulletin

4. Celebrating ancient equestrian horsemanship performance.

5. Promotion of internacional relationship through ancient equestrian horsemanship of different countries.

6. Other necessary activities to pursue its objective.

 

 

 

 

The Japan Equestrian Archery Association thanks very much to those  who have visited the  website and especially to those who have answered the questionnaire.
The questionnaire has being closed on  January 31, 2017 with its mission concluded for the time being.  
We hope to  have you at the  2020 Tokyo Olympic and Paralympic Games.  Thank you again.