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The Edo period is arguably the bravest and most interesting times in history. Samurai were loyal but also very honorable to their enemies, samurais fight face to face every fight and some samurai even passed away by getting beheaded by their own sword. All thought they fought for their people, Samurais has to follow the orders of their sensei. Samurai occasionally had to become Ronin due to losing their Senseis, which makes gives them another job to do, "sword for hire". Samurai followed a strict moral code, Despite being feared warriors, the samurai lived (and died) by a strict moral code called "Bushido"(June 27, 2021,Bushido, Moral Code of the Samurai) which translated as ‘the way of the warrior’, the basis of this code is said to have been influenced by Zen Buddhism, and was rooted in the idea of using strength to maintain peace. So strong was their dedication to this code that a samurai was prepared to take their own life in loyalty to this revered duty. Samurai actually had women fighting, which back in that day was odd because women were typically the ones to stay home and clean, cook, and watch the kids. The Samurai dress is iconic and recognizable, but there was more than a fashion statement. Every piece of armor served a purpose, some pieces are for protection while others are used to show the skill of the samurai, for example The wide-legged kimonos and easily removable "hitatare" vests that contributed to the samurai’s prestige. The better quality silk, the better the warrior. This was often covered by beautifully lacquered armor, the crafting of which was itself considered a highly specialized art form. Lastly, the traditional top-knot made wearing a helmet more comfortable. The sword the samurai carry is also very important to the warrior, it represents who they are, which is a big matter to the samurai as the sword is part of the identification.(4-1. Sword: The Soul of Samurai) Not everyone were Samurais, Shoguns, Monks, or leaders, Ronin were a thing too. Ronin are Samurais who has lost the lives of their senseis. The Ronin go around looking for people in need of their services as a sword for hire. Although that was most Ronin, not every single one followed, "Some Ronin became farmers, monks, or even mercenaries and bandits."(Top and left: Bato-machi Hiroshige Museum. Right: Ronin/Shunji Jonoshita)