Please note: The entire content of this book is written in Japanese.

This book is ideal for a wide range of readers — those considering purchasing a bamboo bow, those who lack confidence in handling one, and those who wish to learn the basics of how to assess and adjust bamboo bows.

It is highly recommended both for people planning to start using bamboo bows and for those who are already using them.

Table of Contents

Prologue: The First Bamboo Bow
Chapter 1: Basics of the Bamboo Bow
Chapter 2: How to String a Bamboo Bow
Chapter 3: How to Examine a Bamboo Bow
Chapter 4: How to Break In a Bamboo Bow
Chapter 5: How to Handle a Bamboo Bow
Chapter 6: How to Obtain a Bamboo Bow
Chapter 7: Structure of the Bamboo Bow
Chapter 8: The “Nari” (Shape and Balance) of the Bamboo Bow
Chapter 9: How Bamboo Bows Are Made
Chapter 10: Common Characteristics and Adjustments
Chapter 11: Troubles and Repairs
Chapter 12: Choosing Suitable Strings and Arrows for Bamboo Bows
Chapter 13: Exploring the Deeper Aspects of Bamboo Bows
Final Chapter: Actions You Should Never Take