We’re back for another look at how the arms and armor of samurai developed, and this time we learn why they ditched their otachi for uchigatana.
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Samurai fought on the field of battle for a thousand years, and during that time their arms and armor went through a fascinating evolution.
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Day two of our epic adventure includes an ancient soy sauce factory, pressed sushi, and rabbit-eared samurai helmets.
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