Taikai Japan 4 - Exploring Kyudo (The Way of Bow)

As both a Martial Art and a Way of Bow, Kyudo guides the arrow toward the target and the practitioner toward self-perfection, embracing the values of Truth, Goodness, and Beauty in life. Listen to Ms. Nguyen Thi Nhung, a member of the Hanoi Kyudo, as she shares how Kyudo refines and trains individuals both physically and mentally. She will also introduce the fundamental knowledge needed to embark on this challenging yet rewarding journey of Japanese Archery!

0:00 Intro 0:46 History of Kyudo 1:34 The Beauty of Kyudo 3:01 Kyudo Rituals (Taihai) 3:26 Equipment 4:06 Shaho-Hassetsu 7:40 Introduction to Hanoi Kyudo 8:34 Outro ABOUT THE GUESTS

The Hanoi Kyudo was founded in the summer of 2012 by Nguyễn Hoàng Hoa, Sensei Suda Takuya, and a group of young enthusiasts passionate about Japanese culture. With the desire to introduce and spread the values of Truth, Goodness, and Beauty that Kyudo embodies, Hanoi Kyudo organizes annual beginner courses for those interested in learning this traditional martial art.

Additionally, the club collaborates in organizing and participating in workshops, exchange events, and both domestic and international competitions. Currently, Hanoi Kyudo receives guidance from Sensei Watanabe and Aramaki and holds practice sessions every Sunday from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM at Thanh Xuan District Cultural Center.

Over the past 10 years, Hanoi Kyudo has not only been a place for practicing and improving Kyudo skills in line with the International Kyudo Federation (IKYF) standards but also a hub for cultural exchange among both Vietnamese and international Kyudo enthusiasts.

ABOUT TAIKAN JAPAN

TAIKAN JAPAN is a video series and hands-on workshop program organized and produced by the Japan Foundation Center for Cultural Exchange in Vietnam (JFVN). The program aims to introduce and explain various aspects of Japanese culture, ranging from traditional arts to modern pop culture, through engaging content featuring experts and clubs from Vietnam.

CREDITS

Guests: Nguyen Thi Nhung, Nguyen Khac Phu

Production Collaboration: Hanoi Kyudo

Production Supervision: Nguyễn Thảo My (JFVN), Osuka Shoya (JFVN), Nguyen Le Kien (Hanoi Kyudo)

Copyright: Japan Foundation Center for Cultural Exchange in Vietnam (JFVN)

PRODUCTION TEAM

Director: Trung Imai

Production Assistant: Ngan Trang

Cinematography: Ngoc Anh, Pankeu

Camera Assistants: Linh Chu, Duy Bei

Sound Recording: Linh Chu

Lighting Technicians: Duy Bei, Ngọc Anh

Editing: Pankeu

Subtitles: Nguyen Thảo My, Vu Nguyen Nguyet Linh