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These sleek ornaments are perfect for a history buff interested in legendary warriors of the Sengoku period of Japanese history.
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Now’s your chance to snag a samurai armor-inspired T-shirt during your next visit to Kamakura, a beautiful day trip destination from Tokyo.
Designed and made in Japan by experienced kimono makers, this new collection comes with a host of cool hidden extras.
Whether you’re going completely old school or just want a touch of swordsman chic, Japanese fashion label Trove has you covered.
These plastic warriors are trawling for a brawling, cruising for a bruising, and sampling for a trampling.
Popular Japanese cosplayer models the new hoodie with kimono sleeves in three different colours.
You and your bushido buddies heading into the wild this fall? Then don’t forget your camping kimono.
Police assemble task force after 40 blades are lost in flooding.
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