Marutake

A really cool Japanese Samurai armor store.
Armor?
Are the streets of Tokyo becoming dangerous?
Yes, once in a while, I hear news about some crazy guy swinging a knife in a middle of a crowded street. When I walk down Roppongi street past midnight, a host of questionable characters wants to take me to some basement bar.
Now that I found armor shop Marutake, (also known as J.S. Art for their leather clothing brand). With one of those «Yoroi» to protect every part of my body, I should have no worries walking down Roppongi. Defensive items are not all they carry. They have Samurai swards as well. With a Katana, I can even walk through Kabuki-​Cho without worries.
You see, these guys make some serious Yoroi. Marutake Sangyo Co. has a factory in Kagoshima where skilled craftsman replicate real armors used during the «Sengoku Period» of Japan. According to their website, these craftsman go to museums to restore and repair the real things. Their products are frequently used in movies and T.V. shows.
Tomo, «Aside from walking down Roppongi street in the middle of night, what am I going to do with it?»
These are beautiful and very artistic. I think it would make for a great home decoration. In fact, if a crazy guy takes a swing at me, my main concern would be if he created a scratch on my beautiful armor.
PRICE: Really varies on which replica you want. Cheaper ones are 250,000 Yen (about $ 2500), but higher end ones runs 2,000,000 Yen ($ 20K). Of course, you can just buy the head piece, which in itself it really cool.
Anyhow, I fell in love with this store. Although the store is quite small, getting a chance to see these armors up close is really a treat. It is almost better than going to a museum where it is inside a glass case. Here at Marutake, you can actually touch it! It is located between Akihabara Station and Ochanomizu Station. It is definitely worth a visit!