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Feb
23
2012
How to Tie Sageo
How to Tie Sageo
This video clip demonstrates how to: Thread the sageo Basic tie Complex ties  .... Read More
Dec
31
2011
Year of Dragon
Year of Dragon
2012 is the Year of Dragon:  Do you see a dragon or a tiger in the picture? Folklore about the Dragon is found throughout Asia.  In China it was the symbol of the Emperor dating back at least to the.... Read More
Dec
31
2011
Samurai's Creative Mind
Samurai's Creative Mind
This is one of our favorite museum pieces. This ancient work demonstrates how much emphasis and creativity were placed upon appearance by the pre-Tokugawa warrior class.  Warriors chose to be very orn.... Read More
Dec
17
2011
Cherry Blossom Theme
Cherry Blossom Theme
The Cherry Blossom The Cherry Blossom (Sakura) theme is a favorite amongst the warrior class.   Japan amended the Chinese Confucian order placing the Warrior class at the top of society.... Read More
Dec
16
2011
Koiguchi-Carp Mouth-Sword Terminology
Koiguchi-Carp Mouth-Sword Terminology
Japanese Nomenclature:  Koiguchi The koiguchi, the opening on the scabbard or saya literally means the carp's mouth.  Japanese sword nomenclature has an interesting mix of the common everyday objects.... Read More