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VILLAGE Report #Miyazaki Prefecture

A Japanese bow on display

[VILLAGE Report vol.7] This Town Makes 90% of Japan’s Bamboo Bows | Miyazaki Prefecture

Miyakonojo daikyu bows account for about 90% of Japan’s bamboo bow production. The 200 to 300 steps are done almost entirely by hand, and it takes more than 10 years to become fully skilled.

[VILLAGE Report vol.7] This Town Makes 90% of Japan’s Bamboo Bows | Miyazaki Prefecture

Miyakonojo daikyu bows account for about 90% of Japan’s bamboo bow production. The 200 to 300 steps are done almost entirely by hand, and it takes more than 10 years to become fully skilled.

A waterfall in Takachiho Gorge

Miyazaki Prefecture Specialties, Souvenirs, Shrines and Temples, and Sightseeing | 47 Prefectures Guide

Takachiho night kagura runs from evening until the next morning. Shochu, mangoes, and chilled miso soup. We have organized Miyazaki’s specialties, souvenirs, shrines and temples, sightseeing, and traditional crafts by category.

Miyazaki Prefecture Specialties, Souvenirs, Shrines and Temples, and Sightseeing | 47 Prefectures Guide

Takachiho night kagura runs from evening until the next morning. Shochu, mangoes, and chilled miso soup. We have organized Miyazaki’s specialties, souvenirs, shrines and temples, sightseeing, and traditional crafts by category.