Joy of Yoroi: How to Wear Japanese Armor

[@Koi_Phish]

It is a crime that this only has 921 views great video super interesting and very engaging!

[@MrAqr2598]

4:31~ The _hakama_ worn in the vid is more for everyday use. When wearing suits of armor, a special _hakama_ called a _karusan_ (軽衫, light under-trousers). It has the hems tightened beforehand so the _sune-ate_ can be worn more easily. 21:52~ The standard method to secure the _menpou_ is to tie three square knots: one under the chin, one in front of the chin, and one behind the neck.

[@denisesawicz9211]

Informative, witty, well done. Perfect music, and pronunciations, and I learned so much. Both Lynn and Sakuya did an excellent job. Thank you!

[@brunotamataya6713]

Very interesting video! I’d never seen any video so detailed like this one before. About the reason for wearing the right kote over the left one, according to my research, it’s because when shooting with a bow, the string might get stuck on the kote if the left one is over, and that would also be painful. So to avoid that, they would wear the right kote over the left one. This is the same reason why even male archers wear kind of a plate on the chest when practicing kyūdō, and also the reason why some old armors have a piece of leather on the torso part (dō).

[@woodrowjang]

This was very interesting thanks!

[@kebaichen919]

I'm so happy to see such a high quality KZbin video, thank you so much for making this video. This video has an excellent introduction. Studying ancient Japanese armor (especially samurai armor) is one of my hobbies. Samurai armor is an absolute military masterpiece. Even if you're not an armor fan or a samurai fan, people are usually drawn to the amazing look of these armors, how full of personality and so different. Regarding the practicality of Japanese armor, I guess I have to say: A lot of people are interested in armor but biased because they tend to only focus on the protective aspect of the armor. But what Japanese armorers who made Japanese armor (especially samurai armor) were really after was the balance of the armor, which is reflected in the armor (Tosei Gusoku) that began to appear in the middle of the 16th century AD. These armors usually have good security (Tosei Gusoku ranges from about 20 lbs to 60 lbs. The heavier armor is safer but also brings more burden, so the samurai will customize according to personal experience and needs armor), due to the excellent construction of Tosei Gusoku armor, they have excellent agility and you will be comfortable wearing them. And Japanese armor is one of the few armors in the world that can be quickly put on and taken off alone. Great video, let me thank you again.

[@BanjoToadStudio]

Great video! I always wondered why some depictions of armored warriors only had the kote on one arm. I (foolishly) assumed it was coming from a swordsmanship background, maybe because the weak arm served a more defensive purpose or to decrease weight / drag on the cutting arm. This makes much more sense, and is a pleasant reminder that the warrior's primary weapon was their bow!

[@MansMan42069]

I love watching videos about armours from all over the world and seeing parallels. Only so many ways to protect the human body after all.

[@Silver-lq4qc]

great video ^^, weird how it only has so few views considering the hype for japanese armor in the internet

[@ronin97]

Thanks for the videos 😄

[@ShunzoOhnoofficial]

Enjoyed this presentation. Sharing Japanese culture with clear expanations as to the thoughtful design. Many thanks! Who were the crafts people who made samurai Armor? Its inspiring to see the craftsmanship and the art form

[@TheJapanFoundationCGPNY]

Thank you! JFNY bought its armor sets from "Samurai Store"

[@landrodaoud1531]

■ *_ABSOLUTELY BEAUTiFUL_*

[@faydulaksono]

Hi.iwant to ask.. Is samurai wear open foot sandal like in video?