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Full Samurai Armor Suit, $5400 via Bureau of Trade 'Japan Rising' Collection

March 14, 2013 by serge the concierge

The New York Times T Magazine calls Bureau of Trade 'A treasure trove for Japanophiles', it might be because the site calls its current collection 'Japan Rising'.

It would be a misconception to think of Bureau of Trade as exclusively Japanese as items offered could be from Africa and many other points.

You will probably not wear this Full Samurai Armor Suit at next social function you attend.

It is offered by Jay-Spenser.com who vouches for the authenticity of this $5,400 item.

Samurai Regalia for Tokyo Thursdays # 253

Previously: Tokyo Jazz Notes offers Up to Date Tokyo Jazz Concert Listings and New Jazz Releases

(* Image from 'Bureau of Trade' site)

Posted on March 14, 2013 in Luxurious Sensible, Personal Organizer, Serge the Concierge, To Do Lists, Tokyo Thursdays, Travel, Weblogs | Permalink | Comments (0)

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