Home WELCOME TO THE UMEMI FOUNDATION WEBSITE UMEMIJapanese tradition called hanami, that means admiring of blooming trees of sakura (Japanese cherry), has lasted for centuries. But rior to hanami there was umemi: a tradition of celebrating flowers of ume (jap. 梅), Japanese plum tree. KYUDOKyudo is Japanese archery, originating from samurai tradition. It is a form of recreation, an arena for sport competition, space for teamwork and individual effort of self-development all at the same time. rozwojem. FOUNDATIONThe Umemi Foundation – taking as it’s symbol a fragile ume flower – aims at creating scene for the development and full bloom of Kyudo.