Japanese Armour: Beauty in Defence

5:10 AM to 5:40 AM

Saturday 16 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 5:10 AM, Saturday 16 August. (New.)

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