丸木弓 Maruki Yumi

What is Maruki Yumi, a Samurai weapon related to Samurai Armor?

"Maruki Yumi" is a single-material bow made by simply stringing a round timber that has flexibility. It utilized natural woods such as Azusa, Mayumi, and Tsuge. It was used for hunting purposes from the Stone Age to the middle of the Heian period.

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