There were Japanese long bows called Daikyu long bow that was longer than two meters, short bows labeled as Hankyu small-sized bow, and various bows with different lengths, martial or recreation purposes, made from plants or animal were present in Japan from ancient times.
日本には古来より大弓と呼ばれる2mを超す長尺の弓から半弓に分類される短い弓等、長さ、武芸用途、遊戯用途、植物素材、動物素材、様々な弓があった。