Showcase the military uniforms worn by soldiers of the Imperial Japanese Army, using both original items and replicas.
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 can confidently participate in regular airsoft games, especially those with a loosely regulated World War II theme. The veterans on the field will likely welcome…
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 the military uniform. During the process of establishing this field cap, various prototypes of field caps in different shapes were developed and actually tested by…
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 Gun-i-ko/三式軍衣袴) There are also variations such as tropical uniforms for hot climates (Bōsho-i-ko/防暑衣袴) and wartime-issue uniforms (Decisive Battle Uniforms), but this analysis will primarily focus…
