Tuesday, April 17, 2012

Kabuto (Samurai helmet)

This is Kabuto (helmet), Japanese traditional armor worn by a Samurai warrior.

Kakejiku (hanging scroll): 三級浪高魚化龍 (sankyu nami takoshite uo ryu to kasu)

Flower: Iris

Tango no Sekku Decorations can be divided into two types: The external decorations is "Koinobori" (the carp shaped pennant) and internal decoration is "Yoroi (body armor)" and "Kabuto (Samurai helmet)". 


*Tango no Sekku is the boys' festival observed May 5th to celebrate the healthy growth of boys. It has been held since the Nara period.

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