Asian Football (Kemari & Cuju)

Kemari (Japan) and Cuju (China) are two ancient versions of Football which preceed the European and North American variations on the game. They are very like Footbag (Hackysack) which was based on the games, being versions of keepie-uppies.

Kemari (Japan)

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Kemari

Kemari is an ancient Keepie-Uppie Version of Football from Japan.

Kemari (Japan)

Kemari (Japanese Football)

Kemari (Japanese Football Code) 794-Present

Cuju (China)

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Cuju is an ancient Keepie-Uppie Version of Football from China.

Cuju (China)

Cuju (Chinese Football)

Cuju (Chinese Football Code) 770 BC – Present