Type 30 Ammunition Pouch (HIKISHOP)
I will introduce the HIKISHOP reproduction of the Type 30 Ammunition Pouches, comparing it side‑by‑side with the S&Graf version.
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November 22nd, 2025
Military Police (Type 98 Summer Tunic)
An IJA military police NCO in the Type 98 Summer Tunic, armed with a pistol and sword, and when needed a carbine with a cavalry Ammunition Pouch.
April 24th, 2025
Type 5 Canteen
Here is an introduction to the Type 5 Canteen used by enlisted men and NCOs of the Imperial Japanese Army. There are three variants—I-gō, Ro-gō, and Ha-gō—distinguished by differences in the Canteen strap.
February 5th, 2025
Medic (Type 98 Summer Tunic / Post-Shōwa 18)
An IJA medical NCO in the Type 98 Summer Tunic, with the Red Cross Patch on the left arm. Medics carried a bandage kit, medical NCOs a medical kit.
November 21st, 2024
Detailing of the Type 98 Sun Hat
Adding authentic woven star insignia to an original Type 98 Sun Hat and a HIKISHOP replica, and detailing the replica further.
November 19th, 2024
Comparison of the Authentic and Replica Type 98 Sun Hat
An authentic late-model Type 98 Sun Hat compared with the HIKISHOP replica, plus how the Sun Hat was worn according to primary sources.
September 9th, 2024
Red Cross Patch
An authentic Red Cross Patch worn on the left arm by army medics and nurses, compared with the HIKISHOP replica, along with the history of its regulations.
August 25th, 2024