Over 400 years ago, a temple in Kyoto suddenly became the site of a battle that would change Japanese history forever.
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Nagano village was once a major stop on the Kyoto-Edo route, and the neighborhood looks much the same centuries later.
Not far from Akihabara you’ll find Amanoya, but it wouldn’t be there if not for an assassination.
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Channel a samurai from the Warring States Period, when masks were worn to protect the face from swords and arrows.
Slip-on designs make it easy to swish around the house like a traditional schoolgirl or a cool, modern-day samurai.
Area will offer great opportunities to learn about the local culture, as well as the wonderful world of kimono craftsmanship.
Swords, armour and ceremonial items are just some of the samurai secrets awaiting you inside this secluded compound.
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