A pile of old Japanese coins known as "Kan'ei Tongbao"

A pile of old Japanese coins known as "Kan'ei Tongbao"

It is an important currency in the early Edo period of Japan (1603-1868), named after the era name "Kan'ei" at that time. This type of coin was first minted in the third year of Kan'ei (1626) by the Tokugawa shogunate in order to standardize the monetary system and maintain sufficient supply of copper coins. The casting of Kan'ei Toho marks an important period in the history of Japanese currency, with a huge amount of casting, a long casting time span, numerous versions, and materials including copper, iron, etc. Over time, the Kan'ei Tongbao gradually withdrew from circulation, but it held an important position in the currency history of Japan and even East Asia.
Ancient Japanese Warrior Armor - Spanish National Army Museum

Ancient Japanese Warrior Armor - Spanish National Army Museum

Also known as Japanese armor, it was a type of armor in Japan during the Edo period (1603-1868). It is part of the collection of Romero Ortiz, and its 1888 catalog is related to the background of Daniel Dato and the Philippine War. In ancient Japan, warriors or samurai were military elites who served daimyos or feudal lords. Their armor, as the foundation of their defensive clothing, consisted of different components covering the entire body, which evolved into forms of great display and precious decoration, especially during the Edo period. It is currently housed in the National Army Museum of Spain.