Digital Guide to Ogasawara-ryu

Step into 850 years of tradition with Bloomberg Connects

Guide Highlights

Discover what lies beyond the spectacle

Understanding Yabusame

Your companion to the yabusame event

What is really happening during yabusame? Explore the meaning behind the ritual — from the archer’s attire and ceremonial calls to the roles of those who support the event.

Conversations with the Headmaster

Hear directly from the heart of the tradition

Gain insight into the spirit and transmission of Ogasawara-ryu through interviews with the Headmaster and Kiyomoto Ogasawara, heir to the tradition.

Voices of Practitioners

Meet the people preserving the tradition

Hear from practitioners of Ogasawara-ryu as they reflect on their training, what inspires them to continue, and their role in carrying the tradition forward.

About Bloomberg Connects

We are delighted to participate in Bloomberg Connects and to share the traditions of Ogasawara-ryu through this digital guide.

Bloomberg Connects is a free app that makes it easy to explore arts and culture anytime, anywhere. Through the app, users can discover more than 1,000 museums, gardens, performance venues, and cultural institutions around the world — including Ogasawara-ryu.

The app is available to download for free via the App Store and Google Play.