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10 October 2018

Suzuribako - Writing boxes

The high esteem accorded to calligraphy in Japan is demonstrated not only by a large number of works of art which include scripts and writings...

26 September 2018

Five facts about sōmen

Five facts about sōmen Sōmen are masks for the samurai armor which cover the entire face. Here you are some unknown facts about them: Most...

11 September 2018

Tatemono: decorations for the samurai helmet

Decorations for kabuto (samurai helmet) are called tatemono, literally "things that stand". they were used since the Heian period and for a long...

06 September 2018

Revival samurai armor

Revival samurai armor Unlike European armor, which is usually formed from large plates, Japanese samurai armor is primarily made up of many small...

04 September 2018

Samurai weapons

It is a common idea that sword was the main weapon for a samurai during battle. This is actually not true, as it was used only as a last resort or in...

16 July 2018

Why is there a hole on the helmet?

On the great majority of Japanese helmets there is a hole, more or less large, that can leave puzzled those who do not know its origins. Why should...

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Suzuribako - Writing boxes

Five facts about sōmen

Tatemono: decorations for the samurai helmet

Revival samurai armor

Samurai weapons

Why is there a hole on the helmet?

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