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In traditional Japanese archery (kyudo), what is the standard target distance for ceremonial and competitive shooting?

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Kyudo practitioners shoot at a 36-centimeter target called a mato from 28 meters in a highly ritualized process that emphasizes spiritual development over score. Unlike Western archery(Deals), kyudo uses asymmetric longbows (yumi) that can be over two meters tall. The art of kyudo treats each shot as a form of moving meditation, with the act of shooting considered more important than hitting the target.