Swimmers show off ancient Japanese swimming techniques developed for warriors shown off

Video footage taken in July, shows swimmers demonstrating traditional Japanese swimming methods developed as a military skill allowing warriors to use weapons while in water. The Japan Swimming Federation recognizes 13 styles of swimming, one of which, Koboriryutosuijutsu, a technique to remain standing in water, is recognized an intangible cultural asset by Kumamoto Prefecture.(Video by The Asahi Shimbun via Getty Images)
Video footage taken in July, shows swimmers demonstrating traditional Japanese swimming methods developed as a military skill allowing warriors to use weapons while in water. The Japan Swimming Federation recognizes 13 styles of swimming, one of which, Koboriryutosuijutsu, a technique to remain standing in water, is recognized an intangible cultural asset by Kumamoto Prefecture.(Video by The Asahi Shimbun via Getty Images)
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Credit:
The Asahi Shimbun Video
Editorial #:
2230890417
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The Asahi Shimbun Video
Date created:
27 July, 2025
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00:01:11:03
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Kumamoto, Kumamoto, Japan
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The Asahi Shimbun Video
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