An curved arrow pointing right. Longbows, or Yumi, have been used in Japan for centuries. But today, a handmade bamboo bow can cost over $2,000. At over 2 meters tall, these bows are difficult handle.

The season is open to all 55 counties. Hunters can only use primitive-style weapons such as longbows, recurve bows, muzzleloading black powder rifles, and pistols with a flint-lock or percussion ...