REVIEW: THE POWER OF THE BOW

Many countries in the world have archers and archery as part of their personal folklore. The bow and arrow has been the protector of the nation for countries as far apart as England and Bhutan. The long association with rugged individualism and skill – and frequently, cunning – has been irresistible to mythmakers and storytellers forever; it is almost an essential part of the human condition.

However, few places entwine archery, history and culture like Japan. As