1.
The Age of the Samurai - Samurai Armour
Over the suit of armour some samurai, usually high-ranking individuals, liked to wear the jinbaori. This garment was a large surcoat and was usually ...
2.
The Age of the Samurai - Samurai Civilian Dress
On a mild day the kimono was a favoured item of dress that a samurai might ... Headwear consisted of large straw hat called a kasa and was a useful shield ...
3.
The Age of the Samurai - Ninja (Shinobi)
Like the samurai, ninja had to condition themselves mentally to face death ... The traditional ninja costume consisted of a tough jacket not unlike those ...
4.
The Age of the Samurai - Japanese Longbow
As early as the 4th century archery contests were being held in Japan. ... A shelf was set at one end at which bamboo hats were hung. ...
5.
The Age of the Samurai - Warrior Monk (Sohei)
The Japanese word 'Sohei' is roughly translated into English as monk or priest ('So') and soldier or warrior ('hei'.) From the 10th century the powerful ...
6.
The Age of the Samurai - Samurai Armour
Even parts of European armour found their way into forges of Japanese smithies. ... The samurai helmet was also modified over the centuries. ...
7.
The Age of the Samurai - Warrior Monk (Sohei)
The Japanese word 'Sohei' is roughly translated into English as monk or .... This was the box-like armour favoured by samurai until the 14th century but its ...
8.
The Age of the Samurai - Kabuto
The kabuto, or helmet, embodied the samurai's personality and, if anything, his wealth and identified his status in society. The 16th century saw a ...
9.
The Age of the Samurai - Warrior Monk (Sohei)
Hanging from a belt around the monk's waist was a katana worn in tachi style, that is with the blade facing down rather than up. Thrust through the belt a ...
10.
The Age of the Samurai - Ninja (Shinobi)
Two pieces of black cloth would then create the ninja's famous headwear or cowl so that only his eyes could be seen. As ninja were not only assassins but ...
