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A Blockbuster Exhibition on Samurai Reveals How the Warriors Dressed the Part
The display of exquisite samurai armor in Oklahoma highlights the importance of aesthetics to Japan's famed fighters ...
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Traditional Craftsmanship Behind Samurai Armor Forging
Experience the intricate process of crafting Samurai armor, where skilled artisans shape each piece with precision and dedication. Every strike of the hammer refines the metal, ensuring durability ...
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Recreating Feudal Japan on ‘Shogun' Required a Team of Artisans - and a ‘Secret Window' in Everyone's Hakama Pants
"I love all the Jinbaori, the jacket that sits on top of the samurai armor," Sanada says. "[There's a pattern] linking his first war to his last war." ...
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Samurai armor gifted to Malta in 19th century back for repairs
KYOTO--Suits of samurai armor given to Malta as diplomatic gifts in the 19th century returned to Japan for repair work ahead of their exhibition at the 2025 Osaka Kansai Expo. “I’m looking ...