Yari & Naginata - The Unrecognized Beauties
Although these two forms of polearms played a crucial role not only in combat but were also significant as status symbols and religious icons, the yari and the naginata have largely remained in the shadow of the famous swords.
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Samurai Museum Berlin, Nominated for the EMYA2026 award
The study evening aims to shed some light on this topic in order to raise awareness of the significance of the yari and naginata in Japanese history and culture.
