Kyudo - the sound of an arrow being released from bow

The sound of an arrow being released from bow during a Kyudo (Japanese archery) demonstration. Nippon Sports Science University.

[Glitch_Codekx]

“Be really quiet when hunting a deer”
*this firecracker of an arrow passing by*

[AethernaLuxen]

I like how the two dudes at the back tried to clap but stopped midway

[saquoiafighter]

"Let us be quiet here."

The arrow: 'I'M AN EAGLE!"

[TiltedSarcasm]

Ok, for all those saying they can imagine thousands of these arrows flying durring a battle making this noise ...that never happened. This type of arrow is called the Kabura-ya which is a traditional whistling arrowhead. These type of arrow heads were used in traditional ceremonies or as a signaling tool for allies. They are useless as a weapon of war... would be cool to hear a thousand of them though :)

[chrisbam]

The silence was more than my school library.

[big-aimpalancapricenationi]

Imagine the horror of hearing a 1000 on them released on the battle field.

[katelynpringle]

Shoutout to the bros who thought about clapping but stopped when they realized they were the only ones doing it. Relatable.

[乂]

The awkwardness from that clap can be felt from across the room 😂

[imblobtheblob]

The whole place was so quiet that the guys on the back didn't know if they should clap or not.

[olivierdubois]

The guy on the left trying to clap but stopping after realizing no one else is is a mood

[vermilion.n]

I love how that one guy started clapping and just stopped because no one else is doing it

[tanzaniaafrica]

This must be Kaburaya (turnip-shaped arrow), an arrow with a whistle attached. It is already in use in the 5th century in Japan to signal to enemies and allies that a fight is about to begin. Some arrows of the time are storaged in the Shosoin, a storehouse at Todaiji Temple in Nara, built in 756 A.D. to preserve the temple's treasures.

[inashamzeh]

I expected a “WoOcH” sound not a “FUuUuuUuuuUuu” sound

Guess life is full of surprises

[manfsh]

Hunter: We will strike the enemy silently!!!

The arrow:

[fireflymiesumae]

I can't imagine the number of men from the Sengoku era who must've had PTSD when they heard this.

[Dr.RiskItAll]

Recommended to me 14yrs later... Anyone else?

[strezilgamer]

Shout out to my guys in the back who clapped thinking everyone would clap

[rendradevan]

Cartoon characters sounds like this whenever they fall from a cliff

[nono]

The dudes on the bleachers trying their best not to clap and cheer for her makes this one of the most wholesome things I've ever seen

[annie_lys]

I think the sound created by the releasing of the arrow from the bow is called he "Tsurene" and some might say it is a beautiful sound, in which I agree

also it also fascinates me that Kyudo is actually a Martial art in Japan, and there are 8 intricate steps to be followed, from positioning yourself, to getting the arrow up until admiring your shot whether its a miss or not

Japanese culture and traditions are really wonderful