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How to Collect Imperial Japanese Army Infantry Equipment (Intermediate)

I'd like to explain how to collect the basic infantry equipment for an Imperial Japanese Army soldier. Trying to assemble a complete uniform from the start can be quite challenging. Therefore, I'll provide guidance on what to collect, prioritizing items, over several installments. PriorityStandardBeginnerCollecting a military uniform.IntermediateCollecting official military-issued gears.AdvancedCollecting full kit In this intermediate section, I will introduce the equipment that was left out in the beginner's section due to budget considerations. By completing…

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November 30th, 2023

Clothing / Field Gears / For Beginners / Uniforms

How to Collect Imperial Japanese Army Infantry Equipment (Beginner)

I'd like to explain how to collect the basic infantry equipment for an Imperial Japanese Army soldier. Trying to assemble a complete uniform from the start can be quite challenging. Therefore, I'll provide guidance on what to collect, prioritizing items, over several installments. PriorityStandardBeginnerCollecting a military uniform.IntermediateCollecting official military-issued gears.AdvancedCollecting full kit In this beginner's guide, our goal is to make you look like a Japanese soldier. By mastering the equipment in this article, you…

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October 21st, 2023

Clothing / Uniforms

Field Cap

One of the essential items of clothing for Imperial Japanese Army soldiers when assembling their military attire is the Field Cap (Ryaku-bō/略帽). Particularly during the Greater East Asia War period, decorative military caps disappeared from the battlefield, and soldiers began to wear field caps. In the Japanese military, the field cap was not only worn outdoors but also served as an undercap when wearing a steel helmet, making it an essential item, second only to…

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October 7th, 2023

Clothing / Field Gears

Bandage Kit and Medical Kit

In the previous article, I introduced attire example of Imperial Japanese Army medic. Here, I would like to take a closer look at the Bandage Kit (Hōtai-nō/包帯嚢) and the Medical Kit (Iryō-nō/医療嚢) that were carried by Japanese Army medics, while referring to primary sources and more. Recipient of the Kit The brown leather bags used during the Greater East Asia War period, including the Bandage Kit and Medical Kit , were standardized in Meiji 40…

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September 29th, 2023

Example of Attire

Medic (Tropics 2/3 Sleeves Shirt)

Overview This is an example of the attire worn by Army medic wearing a Tropics 2/3 Sleeves Shirt (Bōsho-juban/防暑襦袢). Also, wearing the Type 98 Summer Trousers on the lower half. A medic in tTopics 2/3 Sleeves Shirt (front view)A medic in tTopics 2/3 Sleeves Shirt (rear view) Imperial Japanese Army's tropical clothing includes three types: Tropics Tunic (Bōsho-i/防暑衣) :It has a jacket-like shape that can be worn with an open collar, and it also has…

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September 24th, 2023

Clothing / For Beginners / Uniforms

Consideration Regarding Type 98 Summer Tunic

In order to dress in the military attire of the Imperial Japanese Army during the Greater East Asian War period, there are primarily three types of uniforms: Showa 5 (1930) design the Showa 5 Military Tunic and Trousers (Shōgo-shiki Gun-i-ko/昭五式軍衣袴) Showa 13 (1938, 2598 in the Imperial calendar) design the Type 98 Military Tunic and Trousers (Kyūhachi-shiki Gun-i-ko/九八式軍衣袴) Showa 18 (1943, 2603 in the Imperial calendar) design the Type 3 Military Tunic and Trousers (San-shiki…

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September 23rd, 2023

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