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company name : |
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Nishinihon Bugu Katchu Kenkyusho(inc)
(West Japan Armor Research center) |
| address : |
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2-7-11 Morisaki biru Nodaya-cho Kita-ku
Okayama Japan 700-0815 |
| tel : |
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81-86-223-0805 |
| fax: |
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81-86-223-0806 |
| primary business: |
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production and restoration of Japanese
armor |
business-related
customers: |
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art museums and museums all over the world |
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1902 |
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The company founder, Tometaro began restoring
and repairing japanese armor |
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1979 |
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The second generation, Masahiro, was awarded
the title of authorized armorer by Nihon Katchu Bugu Kenkyu
Hozonkai (The Research and Preservation of Japanese Helmets
and Armor) |
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1980 |
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Nishinihon Bugu Katchu Kenkyusho was established |
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1994 |
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Masahiro became chairman of the Research
and Preservation of Japanese Helmets and Armor society |
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1995 |
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Masahiro was designated a living national treasure |
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the present |
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| The third generation, Tateki is currently responsible for restoring
armor in museums nationwide. |
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