Japanese Armour: Beauty in Defence

12:10 AM to 12:40 AM

Sunday 17 August

Iconic Japanese armour worn for defence - 16th-century helmets featured outlandish shapes like a giant crescent moon or the ears of a rabbit. We uncover the spirit of the samurai behind its creation.

Japanese Armour: Beauty in Defence airs on NHK World - Japan HD at 12:10 AM, Sunday 17 August.

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