Date Nishiki Tsui No Yumitori Collection

The Actor Ichikawa Danzo IV as Kunii Kurando in the Play Date Nishiki Tsui no Yumitori... c. 1778. Creator: Shunsho
The Actor Ichikawa Danzo IV as Kunii Kurando in the Play Date Nishiki Tsui no Yumitori, Performed at te Morita Theater in the Eleventh Month, 1778, Japan, c. 1778

The Actor Ichikawa Danjuro V as Arakawa Taro in the Play Date Nishiki Tsui no Yumitori... c. 1778. Creator: Shunsho
The Actor Ichikawa Danjuro V as Arakawa Taro in the Play Date Nishiki Tsui no Yumitori, Performed at the Morita Theater in the Eleventh Month, 1778, Japan, c. 1778

The Actor Nakamura Nakazo I as Abe no Sadato (?) in the Play Date Nishiki Tsui no Yumitori... c1778 Creator: Shunsho
The Actor Nakamura Nakazo I as Abe no Sadato (?) in the Play Date Nishiki Tsui no Yumitori (?), Performed at the Morita Theater (?) in the Eleventh Month, 1778 (?), Japan, c. 1778

The Actor Osagawa Tsuneyo II as Onoe no Mae in the Play Date Nishiki Tsui no Yumitori... c. 1778. Creator: Shunsho
The Actor Osagawa Tsuneyo II as Onoe no Mae in the Play Date Nishiki Tsui no Yumitori, Performed at the Morita Theater in the Eleventh Month, 1778, Japan, c. 1778

The Actor Nakamura Nakazo I as Prince Takahiro in the Play Date Nishiki Tsui no Yumitori... c.1778. Creator: Shunsho
The Actor Nakamura Nakazo I as Prince Takahiro in the Play Date Nishiki Tsui no Yumitori, Performed at the Morita Theater in the Eleventh Month, 1778, Japan, c. 1778

The Actor Ichikawa Danjuro V as the Renegade Monk Wantetsu of Okami-dani in the Play... c. 1778. Creator: Shunsho
The Actor Ichikawa Danjuro V as the Renegade Monk Wantetsu of Okami-dani in the Play Date Nishiki Tsui no Yumitori, Performed at the Morita Theater in the Eleventh Month, 1778, Japan, c. 1778

The Actor Ichikawa Danzo IV as Kamakura no Gongoro Kagemasa, in the Fifth Scene of the... c. 1778. Creator: Shunsho
The Actor Ichikawa Danzo IV as Kamakura no Gongoro Kagemasa, in the Fifth Scene of the Play Date Nishiki Tsui no Yumitori (A Dandyish Brocade: Opposing Warriors)

The Actor Ichikawa Danjuro V as the Renegade Buddhist Monk Wantetsu from Okamidani, in... c. 1778. Creator: Shunsho
The Actor Ichikawa Danjuro V as the Renegade Buddhist Monk Wantetsu from Okamidani, in the Fifth Scene of the Play Date Nishiki Tsui no Yumitori (A Dandyish Brocade: Opposing Warriors)

The Actors Onoe Tamizo I as Nishikigi (?) or Otae (?) (right), Ichikawa Danjuro V as... c. 1778. Creator: Shunsho
The Actors Onoe Tamizo I as Nishikigi (?) or Otae (?) (right), Ichikawa Danjuro V as Miura Heidayu Kunitae (?) (center), and Osagawa Tsuneyo II as Oyuki ()

The Actor Ichikawa Danjuro V as Minamoto no Yoshiie, in the play "Date Nishiki Tsui no Yum... 1778
The Actor Ichikawa Danjuro V as Minamoto no Yoshiie, in the play "Date Nishiki Tsui no Yumitori, " performed at the Morita Theater in the eleventh month, 1778 (?), 1778

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"Date Nishiki Tsui no Yumitori" is a traditional Japanese archery technique that dates back centuries. This ancient art form requires precision, focus, and skill to master the art of shooting arrows with a bamboo bow. The name "Nishiki Tsui no Yumitori" translates to "the elegant bow of Date Nishiki," referring to the graceful movements and fluidity required in this practice. Dating back to the Edo period, this technique was often used by samurais for hunting and warfare. Today, it is still practiced as a form of martial arts and cultural preservation. Practitioners must undergo rigorous training to perfect their aim and timing, as well as cultivate mental discipline and concentration. The beauty of "Date Nishiki Tsui no Yumitori" lies in its simplicity yet complexity - each movement is deliberate and calculated, yet there is an element of spontaneity and flow that comes with experience, and is not just about hitting the target but also about embodying grace, strength, and mindfulness. So next time you see someone practicing "Date Nishiki Tsui no Yumitori," take a moment to appreciate the rich history and tradition behind this ancient Japanese art form. It truly embodies the essence of discipline, focus, and respect for nature - qualities that are timeless and universal.