New Year's Traditional Japanese Archery Demonstration - Omato-shiki (A Rare and Ancient Ceremonial form of Japanese Archery)NEW

Experience the elegance and discipline of Omato-shiki, a rare and ancient ceremonial form of Japanese archery performed by members of the Ogasawara-ryū American Branch. Originating over 1,300 years ago, this strictly codified ritual is performed as an act of prayer, blending history, spirituality, and precision. Still practiced today at Shinto shrines across Japan, Omato-shiki is offered as a prayer for good health, harmony, and safety in the year ahead. This demonstration provides a rare opportunity to witness a timeless Japanese tradition brought to life.

Date
Saturday, January 3, 2026

Time
12:00pm and 2:30pm

Location
Morikami Gardens

Details
• Free with paid admission to the museum
• Demonstration by the South Florida Kyudo Kai, a 501(c)(3) non-profit educational organization founded in 2020 and dedicated to promoting and teaching the art of Japanese Archery (Kyudo) in South Florida
• Chief instructor Jade Fraundorfer, 5th Dan under the International Kyudo Federation (IKYF), President of the Kyudo Renmei of Florida, Vice President of the American Kyudo Renmei, and a student of the Ogasawara-ryū American Branch

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