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Kikuchi yari (菊池槍, "spear of Kikuchi") were one of the rarest types of yari, possessing only a single edge. This created a weapon that could be used for hacking and closely resembled a tantō. Kikuchi yari are the only yari which use a habaki. Yajiri nari yari (鏃形槍, "spade-shaped spear") had a very broad, "spade-shaped" head.
After a long period of peace, Japan quickly rearmed and modernized by importing western weapons, then manufacturing them domestically, and finally by manufacturing weapons of Japanese design. In 1902, it became the first Asian nation to sign a mutual defense pact with a European nation, Britain.
One of the "Four Divine Spears" and wielder of the spear, "Ginkan" (Silver Gate Bar), a Kikuchi Yari. The oldest of the 'Spears', having held his title and weapon for 20 years. Attempted to fight Sengoku Iori, but Iori did not even bother to draw his sword, instead crippling Ichiou for life using just his bare hands. [26] Omiya Banri
The Yari was a popular weapon throughout the feudal period of Japan, [2] being cheaper to produce and requiring less training than other contemporary battlefield weapons, and lending itself to close formations of ashigaru troops, in conjunction with firearms upon their adoption in Japan. The height of sōjutsu's popularity was immediately after ...
First entered service in 1996. It is a blow forward weapon and is used in both infantry and vehicle roles. [19] Man-portable anti-tank systems Howa 84RR: Recoilless rifle: 84x246mm Japan Sweden: Made under license by Howa, designated the 84 mm Recoilless Rifle. [20] Nissan 110mm LAM: Anti-tank rocket launcher: 110mm Japan West Germany
The type of blade shape is sasaho yari. [2] Nihongō (日本号, also read Nippongō, Hinomotogō): A famous spear that was once used in the Imperial Palace. Nihongo later found its way into the possession of Fukushima Masanori, and then Tahei Mori. It is now at Fukuoka City Museum. The type of blade shape is omi yari. [2]
The Shinsengumi (新選組, "Newly Selected Corps") was a small, elite group of swordsmen that was organized by commoners and low rank samurai, commissioned by the bakufu (military government) during Japan's Bakumatsu period (late Tokugawa shogunate) in 1863.
The Kikuchi was active in the Kenmu Restoration (1333-1336), an attempt by the emperor Go-Daigo to reassert imperial authority against the Kamakura shogunate. [1] An early example of a mon based on a design of feathers appears on this white hata jirushi of the Kikuchi family. The Kikuchi clan claimed descent from the Fujiwara clan. [2]