"kemari"の定義と意味

What is "kemari"?

Kemari is an ancient Japanese game that dates back to the Asuka period, 6th to 7th century. It is a ball game played by a group of people who work together to keep a ball in the air using only their feet. The objective is to pass the ball among players without letting it touch the ground. Kemari is typically played in a circle, and players try to maintain the ball's movement by gently kicking it to one another. The game was historically played by the nobility and is now considered a traditional and ceremonial activity, emphasizing balance, coordination, and cooperation.