's the Japanese term for bows, and includes the longbow, Daikyū and the shortbow, hankyū) used in the practice of kyūdō, or Japanese archery. The yumi's exceptionally tall (standing over two meters), surpassing the height of the archer (ite 射手). They're traditionally made by laminating bamboo, wood and leather, using techniques which haven't changed for centuries, although some archers (particularly beginners) may use a synthetic yumi. The construction used may… (More on Yumi)