Images of Women Archers: Modern

Brochure for Sanju-sangen-do, in Kyoto, Japan.
 
"The Temple Fair "Yanagi-no-Okaji" and Archery:
 
The Yanagi-no-Okaji temple fair held in January is one of the largest events of Sanju-sangen-do. The fair is believed to be effective in preventing headaches. An archery competition is held in a traditional style all day long in the western garden. Many illustrated votive tablets in the temple record the history of this archery competition. Every year 20-year-old lady archers, who celebrate the Coming-of-Age Day in beautiful traditional dresses, participate in the competition."