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Samurai during the battle reenactment in Japan.

Japan - Kyoto - The horseman dressed in accurate costume of samurai warrior at the Jidai Matsuri festival procession also called the Festival of Ages, traditionally celebrated every 22 of October since 1895 to commemorate the anniversary of Kyoto foundation

Kyoto, Japan - October 22, 2023: Man dressed in a historical warrior costume sits on a horse at Jidai Matsuri (japanese for Festival of the Ages) at the Imperial Palace park

A wide angle view of a retired senior man in samurai armor riding his trusty horse along a snowy farm path.

Kobe, Hyogo, Japan - May 18 2025 : Participants dressed as samurai in the Hyogo Prefecture official parade contingent during the Matsuri Parade at the 52nd Kobe Festival.

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Kyoto, Japan - October 22, 2007: Woman in historical costume of a Heian period soldier leads a horse by the bridle at Jidai Festival. Kyoto. Japan

Tokyo, Japan - August 24, 2025: A close-up shot focusing on a horagai (法螺貝), a traditional Japanese conch shell trumpet, being carried by a participant at a cultural event. The large natural shell is secured in an intricate decorative net made of red cord, adorned with long red tassels. A polished metal mouthpiece is clearly visible at the tip of the shell. The instrument hangs from the hip of a person wearing a white ceremonial robe, typically used in Buddhist or Shinto rituals and festivals.

Back view of man wearing historical armor with metal plates and chainmail, participating in outdoor reenactment event or medieval festival

Gifu, Japan - October 4, 2015: Historical reenactment arquebus firearms squad during the 59th annual Nobunaga Festival parade

A Japanese young kendo man with a katana sword in a forest setting.

Scene of the clothes for the battle of the displayed Japanese samurai

Tokyo, Japan-August 27, 2022:Harajuku-Omotesando Genki Matsuri Super Yosakoi was held in Harajuku and Yoyogi Park area, Tokyo, on the last weekend of August this year, after 2 years' absence due to the COVID-19 Pandemic. Men and women, young and old, performed very vibrant dancing in Super Yosakoi Parade..Yosakoi is one of the most popular dance festivals in Japan, which originated in Kochi City, Shikoku Island, in 1954, and takes place for four days, including the eve of festival, from August 9 to 12 each year. Ever since, Yosakoi has become popular throughout Japan and Yosakoi festivals are now held all over throughout the year.

Kyoto, Japan - October 22, 2023: Portrait of a man dressed in historical military costume at Jidai Matsuri (japanese for Festival of the Ages) at the Imperial Palace park

Close up street musician playing instrument

The head samurais sitting and supervising the reenactment of the historical battle.

Aichi Shinshiro city Japan - May 5, 2004: This is a flag (Nobori) festival in Shinshiro city, Aichi Prefecture, Japan. In the past this land was called Nagashino. The samurai fought in 1575 in this land. It is called Battle of Nagashino. Now this festival is held in the style of a samurai.

(Re-enactment) Oda Nobunaga, of Nagoya, was the first to use rifles in battle in Japan in the Battle of Nagashino, 1575. He later united Japan by 1590.

Unidentified man dressed as a Samurai at Itsukushima Shrine on Muyajima island, Japan. Shrine is UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1996.

Kyoto, Japan - October 22, 2012: Geisha dressed up asTomoe Gozen at the Jidai Matsuri festival . Also called the Festival of Ages it is a traditional festival celebrated every 22 of October since 1895 to conmemorate the anniversary of the foundation of Kyoto. It is a large parade with over two thousand people dressed in accurate costumes of the japanese history that spans 1100 years when Kyoto was Japan capital and also represents well important historic figures of the past. The parade goes from the Imperial Palace to the Heian Shrine. Tomoe Gozen is one of the few women samurais or onna bugueisha that existed known for her bravery. She fought on the Genpei wars in the XII century. Geishas and maikos take an important role in the festival when they dress up and take the role of important characters of the past.

Back view of a Japanese samurai wearing armor and helmet.

Kyoto, Japan - october 22, 2023: People walking, dressed in traditional military costumes at Jidai Matsuri (japanese for Festival of the Ages) at the Imperial Palace park

A portrait of a kendo fighter in full helmet and uniform with shinai in a forest.

Kyoto, Japan - October 22, 2007: Warriors from the retinue in traditional military uniforms of Sengoku period with weapons during historical reconstruction at Jidai Festival. Kyoto. Japan

Tokyo, Japan-August 27, 2023:Harajuku-Omotesando Genki Matsuri Super Yosakoi was held in Harajuku and Yoyogi Park area, Tokyo, on the last weekend of August this year. Men and women, young and old, performed very vibrant dancing in Super Yosakoi Parade..Yosakoi is one of the most popular dance festivals in Japan, which originated in Kochi City, Shikoku Island, in 1954, and takes place for four days, including the eve of festival, from August 9 to 12 each year. Ever since, Yosakoi has become popular throughout Japan and Yosakoi festivals are now held all over, including Tokyo, throughout the year.

a fighter in a japanese costume for fighting with bamboo swords kendo arms and protective belt. High quality photo

Miyajima, Japan - October 10, 2016: Unidentified men dressed as a Samurai at Itsukushima Shrine on Muyajima island, Japan. Shrine is UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1996.

Kyoto, Japan - October 22, 2012: Samurai warrior on horse at the Jidai Matsuri festival. Also called the Festival of Ages it is a traditional festival celebrated every 22 of October since 1895 to commemorate the anniversary of the foundation of Kyoto. It is a large parade with over two thousand people dressed in accurate costumes of the japanese history that spans 1100 years when Kyoto was Japan capital and also represents well important historic figures of the past. The parade goes from the Imperial Palace to the Heian Shrine.

Martial artist training with a katana.

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