From Kyoto to the World: Samurai Culture.

SHOGUN ARMOR GUILD, a brand for selling armor and samurai items, is launched.

SHOGUN Co., Ltd., a Kyoto-based company operating samurai cultural experience businesses, announced that as of April 1, 2026, it will become an official distributor for Marutake Co., Ltd., a leading Japanese armor manufacturer, and will begin selling armor and samurai-related items.

Sales will be conducted under the new brand "SHOGUN ARMOR GUILD," which will promote armor and samurai items, symbols of Japan's warrior culture, both domestically and internationally.

Furthermore, by collaborating with SHOGUN STUDIO JAPAN, SHOGUN Co., Ltd.'s samurai experience and photography brand, the company will spread samurai culture worldwide through both "experiences" and "products."

Growing Global Interest in Samurai Culture

In recent years, Japanese culture has gained increasing popularity worldwide, with "samurai culture" attracting particular attention through films, games, and anime.

Among international tourists, demand for:
- Samurai experiences
- Armor wearing experiences
- Warrior culture tourism
has been rapidly expanding.

SHOGUN Co., Ltd., based in Kyoto, has introduced Japanese warrior culture to visitors from around the world through its samurai experience and photography services.

Among the many requests received was the desire to:
"Purchase authentic armor."

This new partnership establishes a system to provide authentic armor to customers both domestically and internationally.

■ Samurai Item Sales Brand "SHOGUN ARMOR GUILD"

SHOGUN Co., Ltd. is launching "SHOGUN ARMOR GUILD" as a brand for selling armor and samurai items.

This brand will handle items symbolizing Japan's warrior culture and will be developed for a wide range of customers, including collectors, cultural enthusiasts, and international fans.

Main products handled:
- Authentic armor (for display and wearable models)
- Samurai equipment and weapons
- Samurai culture-related items
- Collector's armor
- Samurai products for international customers

International shipping will also be available for overseas customers, disseminating Japanese culture worldwide.

■ Samurai Experience Brand "SHOGUN STUDIO JAPAN"

SHOGUN Co., Ltd. operates "SHOGUN STUDIO JAPAN" as a samurai experience and photography brand.

Here, the company offers:
- Armor wearing experiences
- Samurai photo shoots
- Samurai movie shoots
- Samurai experience tours in Kyoto
allowing domestic and international tourists to experience Japanese warrior culture.

By collaborating with this armor sales business, the company will promote samurai culture in a new way: "Experience × Product."

■ Future Outlook

SHOGUN Co., Ltd. aims to expand Japanese warrior culture worldwide through:
- Expansion of overseas armor sales
- Enhancement of samurai cultural experiences
- Dissemination of Japanese cultural content

From Kyoto to the world.
We will continue to develop as a new hub for disseminating samurai culture.

■ Company Overview

SHOGUN Co., Ltd.
Location: Kyoto Prefecture
Business: Samurai experience business, cultural experience content production, sales of samurai-related products

Marutake Co., Ltd.
Business: Manufacturing and sales of armor
A leading Japanese armor manufacturer providing armor for films, dramas, museums, and more.

■ Inquiries regarding this matter

SHOGUN Co., Ltd.
Email: info@shogun-inc.jp