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This exhibition is on in Carp Castle in Hiroshima. It's on the 3rd floor and there are about 15-20 helmets from different eras and in different styles. There are several with very striking kuwagata, one a pair of waves rearing above the helmet, another a large menacing shell. A third is covered with grey hair pulled up in a topknot!

 

I stumbled upon it by accident after having visited the small sword collection which included a Rai Kunimitsu tanto and a Kanesada katana the floor below. Photography was not allowed.

 

The castle website is http://www.rijo-castle.jp Japanese only.

 

The exhibition is on until Feb 15. 9-5 weekdays, Sat Sun 9-6

 

Philip Loftus

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