In ancient times

Iaido/Kendo Striped Tetron Hakama

Some historians claim that there would be a possible link between the founder of Aikido

Niten Ichi Ryu Shoto Specifications Wood Shirakashi

which is the strongest lacquer available (scratch resistant) is used for the Sayanuri (lacquer)

Asanoha Kamon Engraving Size:2 cm In ancient timesAsanoha Kamon Engraving Figure Hemp leaf in Japanese. The Asanoha kamon comes from the Asanoha motif used as kimono ornament. It represents a geometric abstraction of a hemp leaf. In ancient Japan, hemp was used during shamanic rituals linked to shintoism and was then considered a sacred plant. Asanoha kamon are however rather new, as they appeared and spread mainly from the 19th century. It is also a rare emblem, with only a dozen variations. Asanoha