For almost a thousand years, the samurai dominated the society, and their legacy still remains in the Japanese culture. One of the images defining the Japanese history is the samurai battle armor, designed to protect the warriors, but also to instill fear in their enemies. And it still impresses with the appearance of strength and cruelty…

Samurai armor, Fukuyama Castle, Fukuyama

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