This article takes a detailed look at the structure and operating mechanism of a real Type 91 Hand Grenade, disassembled for inspection. This particular example has been deactivated, making it a valuable reference for examining the internal components.
Introducing the Imperial Japanese Army's close-combat equipment: the Light Barbed Wire Cutter Pouch, Otsu-type. I compare original examples with a replica by Nakata Shōten, examining the construction details and differences between the two.
The tropical uniform revised in 1942 (Showa 17) was a minor modification based on the earlier 1938 (Showa 13) pattern, with changes such as the elimination of the collar hook and the addition of ventilation holes. This time, I have produced a replica of the 1942 (Showa 17) tropical uniform, which I would like to introduce here.
From around 1940–1941, shortages of military supplies led to the use of various substitute materials in clothing. This article introduces substitute buttons—such as those made of bakelite and wood—based on both historical documents and authentic examples, and also records the process of attempting to create replicas.
This article introduces original examples of the Tanker Overalls worn by tank crewmen and maintenance personnel of the Imperial Japanese Army. Several individual pieces are examined, with attention given to details such as differences in color.
The Type 93 Luminous Pedometer was an Army surveying instrument formally adopted in 1934. It was a step counter used to calculate distance based on the number of steps taken. It appears to have been issued in small numbers, primarily to engineer units and related formations.
Here I would like to introduce an authentic pair of Cold Weather Mittens. These were intended for use in extreme cold climates and existed in several variations, including types for work use and for signal personnel. I will also cover the inner Cold Weather Gloves worn underneath the mittens.
