Myouchin Ako is one of few artisans producing samurai armor using traditional methods. 03:33 She studied under Myouchin Muneyuki, the 25th head of the Myouchin family, a leading group of armorers ...

He tries his hand at yabusame (horseback archery), visits a workshop of traditional samurai armor, and learns the skills of iaido (wielding and cutting with an actual sword). Yabusame, also known ...