
Artist's commentary
Izome, the First Arrow
There is a tradition to start the new year with a display of archery.
If all four shots strike their targets, you know that the year is going to be a good one!
弓持ちの正月といえば、新春に行なう射初の一立ち。
今年の行き先を占う恒例行事にて、
四射全て皆中なれば、万日安寧間違い無し!
There is a tradition to start the new year with a display of archery.
If all four shots strike their targets, you know that the year is going to be a good one!