Misc. Japanese things.

[Ron C.]

I have no idea what these things would be worth, if anything. I am without a clue as to what this thing is......looks like a very small sword blade, but appears to be made of a light thin metal (maybe aluminum).





This one, I think, is a Japanese condom...unopened.



I think it came from Frank Pava as well.

Thanks,
Ron

[Paul G]

I have seen small blades like this as Omamori, wrapped in paper and given out at shrines or temples as good luck charms.

PG-

[Stu W]

I have seen small blades like this as Omamori, wrapped in paper and given out at shrines or temples as good luck charms.

PG-

Yes, fashioned after kogatana, they make interesting souvenirs.

Regards,
Stu

[Ron C.]

Thanks Paul and Stu.

Ron

[GHP]

鶴岡八幡宮

Tsuruoka Hachiman-Gu
Tsuru-ga-oka Hachiman Shrine
Hachiman is the God of War

When I was there they had the Yabusame [mounted archery] exhibition.


I have a key ring from a shrine dedicated to Iaido [swordsmanship] and it has a small sword blade about 2 in. (5.5cm). How big is your blade?

--Guy

[GHP]

The condom cover...

BWA-HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA

突撃
Tsukigeki

一番
Ichiban

突撃 Tsukigeki = thrust + strike (assault/onslaught) -- we use this term in Japanese fencing for a thrust attack. I suppose the soldier could also use this in a "thrust attack"

一番 Ichi-ban = Number 1/Best

Japanese Wiki says:

The name of the contraceptive device that was used in the former Imperial Japanese Army Assault most ( most assault ) . It was called "rubber helmet " and " sack " in the Navy .

Had I care about more than others in the health care of soldiers , but the military authorities were suspicious from the strength of its infectivity beriberi and sexually transmitted diseases , especially in pulmonary tuberculosis . I was going to be a medic to distribute always a condom that has been printed with the Stars as " assault best " in a paper bag , to use all means at the time of sexual intercourse for the soldiers of a thriving youth of libido . It was about to be infected with sexually transmitted diseases , you did not use than the act is blamed . By the way , Yamamoto Nanataira 're leaving episode veterans drunk that said " military imperial instructions and charge the most . 'm Always ends with a woman " he said. ( . Derived from the fact that I read the " woman " in the army of the last part of the imperial instructions to " his name ")

It should be noted that in the Navy, at the time of landing, and "Forget sack " is piling up in the gangway, soldiers had to put free to get as many you want.

--Guy

[Ron C.]

small sword blade about 2 in. (5.5cm). How big is your blade?

--Guy

Guy,

Although I am not sure where it is right now, due to the work, packing and moving things, as I remember it is likely about 2 inches long.

Thanks,
Ron

[GHP]

突撃
Tsukigeki

Hmmmmmmm ..... now that I'm recalling my lessons, I think we pronounced that as Totsugeki -- same kanji, same meaning.

Aha, I'm right. Though, in this Japanese Wiki Totsugeki is translated into "Shock Troops." There is an English page listed on the left margin.

突撃（とつげき、英: assault)

and, our 5th standardized form was called Totsugeki in the 1944 manual. Nowadays we call it "Gohon-me" [Number Five] or "Zen-men no Teki" [Enemies all Around]. In the Toyama Army manual of swordsmanship it is called "Totsugeki" [Assault].




--Guy

[J7W22007]

I was going to correct the pronunciation, Guy-san.

But you found out the right pronunciation. Good Job !

Cheers!
Taka

[GHP]

第五本 (突撃 )

第五本 (突撃)
Dai Go-hon (Totsugeki)
Number Fifth (Assault)


Images progress from RIGHT to left.












--Guy