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Updated: October 2, 2026
Skill in archery or equestrianism was so much valued that it brought quick preferment and even secured pardon for a criminal. On the other hand, neglect of these arts, or conduct unbecoming a samurai, was mercilessly punished. When Hayama Muneyori retired to his province without accompanying the army sent to attack O-U, he was severely censured and deprived of his estates.
A dwelling closely resembling this description was actually unearthed near Akita in O-U, in 1807. Muro were used in ancient times by the highest as Well as the poorest classes. "In fact, pit-dwelling in northern climates affords no indication of race." As to the last of these, there is no conclusive indication that they ever immigrated in appreciable numbers.