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Miyakonojo Bows

Miyazaki · Miyakonojo · Art & Crafts

Japanese name: 都城大弓

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WHAT TO DOMiyakonojo Bows

The great bows of Miyakonojo. They are made by gluing together bamboo and wax tree wood. This place makes most of Japan's bamboo bows.

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Miyakonojo

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Overview

The great bows of Miyakonojo. They are made by gluing together bamboo and wax tree wood. This place makes most of Japan's bamboo bows.

Key facts

Field：Bamboo bows, nationally designated craft

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Information checked on: 2026-09-03

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