Yabusame

Yabusame is like a really cool game that Japanese people have been playing for a really long time. It's kind of like shooting an arrow at a target, but instead of just standing there and shooting, the player rides on a really fast horse and tries to hit targets while riding.

So first, the player practices riding their horse and shooting arrows at a target that doesn't move. Once they get really good at that, they get to ride in a big parade with lots of people watching, and they have to hit targets while they're riding through the parade.

It's not just any horse that can do yabusame – it has to be a special horse that's really fast and strong. The horse also has to be able to handle all the noise and excitement of the parade. Before the parade, the horse and rider both dress up in really fancy clothes so that they look really cool.

Yabusame is a really important tradition in Japan that's been going on for hundreds of years. Some people say it's like a sport, but it's also a way of showing respect for the past and keeping Japanese culture alive. Plus, it's a lot of fun to watch!