The Japanese word for equestrian is bajutsu and the word for show jumping is shōgai tobikoshi. Find their pronunciations in the table below.
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| Romanji | Kanji | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Equestrian ばじゅつ | Bajutsu | 馬術 | |
| Show jumping しょうがいひえつ | Shōgai tobikoshi | 障害飛越 | |
| Equestrian archery きしゃ | Kisha | 騎射 |
Interesting facts about equestrian in Japan
The Japan Equestrian Federation (JEF) is the primary authority on equestrian arts in Japan. It’s mission is to promote and popularize equestrian sports, and to oversee the organization of various equestrian events. Additionally, the JEF actively participates in various international equestrian competitions to establish a solid foundation for equestrian culture within Japan.