{
  "id": 5395003,
  "title": "500-year-old Samurai armour unveiled in Abu Dhabi, showcasing Japan’s warrior heritage at ADIHEX 2026",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/03/500-year-old-samurai-armour-unveiled-in-abu-dhabi-showcasing-japans",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-03T18:55:06.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Gulf News",
    "slug": "gulf-news",
    "url": "https://gulfnews.com/uae/government/500-year-old-samurai-armour-unveiled-in-abu-dhabi-showcasing-japans-warrior-heritage-at-adihex-2026-1.500662607"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Abu Dhabi recently hosted a remarkable exhibition at the Abu Dhabi International Hunting and Equestrian Exhibition (ADIHEX) 2026, where a 500-year-old Samurai armor was unveiled. Japanese company Marutake Industry, renowned for its traditional armor manufacturing, proudly presented the historical artifact. The armor, crafted in the 16th century, embodies the fine craftsmanship, traditional techniques, and cultural significance associated with Japanese armory. Business Development Manager Yuichi Oiyama revealed that the armor was exclusively made for kings, commanders, and generals, transcending its protective function to embody luck, prosperity, and status. The armor's gold leafing symbolized luxury and high rank, while the three falcon wing motifs denoted power and authority, and the dragon motif represented good fortune. Handcrafted without machinery, the armor weighs over 20 kilogrammes and is composed of iron plates, gold leaf, deer hide, silk threads, horsehair, and wood. Notably, the iron face mask required a month to forge using intricate techniques. Worn by Samurai to conceal their age, the armor's helmet alone weighed around 10 kilograms, underscoring the precision and meticulous craftsmanship of traditional Samurai armor.",
  "summary": "Japanese firm showcases 500-year-old Samurai armour at ADIHEX",
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  "editors_take": null,
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  "coverage": {
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}