Storie

03 April 2024

Focus on: Myochin Muneakira

Private collection Myōchin Muneakira is considered the best skilled armor maker of Japan during the Edo period. At the age of 12, he began his...

01 March 2024

Beyond the Mask: In-Depth Analysis of Menpō and th...

Before entering the fascinating world of menpō, the masks of samurai armor, it is essential to understand their importance and function within the...

01 February 2024

Beneath the Surface: The Relentless Effectiveness...

Samurai armor, not only a testament to craftsmanship but also to unparalleled functionality, has distinctly marked the eras of Japanese wars. In this...

12 January 2024

The Legacy of Warlords: Famous Samurai Armors in H...

The great generals who led the battles of the great samurai armies in Japan's Sengoku Jidai, the period of civil wars that inflamed the empire...

04 December 2023

From battlefields to tunnels: Collecting samurai a...

The Deep Meaning of Samurai Armor Collecting: Beyond the Object, History Collecting goes far beyond the mere collection of objects; it is an...

26 September 2023

5 Key Aspects of Japanese Samurai Swords

Japanese samurai swords, known as "katana" or “nihonto”, are renowned for their craftsmanship, sharpness, and historical significance. An authentic...