
Handmade sophistication. Genuine article-oriented gem.
Made with fine tradition and ideas.
INFORMATION
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I posted the production process of Akisane’s new work!! Weekly updates on Instagram!
The charm of armor is conveyed from various angles such as works, work scenes, and work videos. You can also check the latest information such as media here! 【甲冑工匠加藤鞆美】三代目 加藤拓実(@kabu10_ka10) • Instagram写真と動画 -
MEDIA
A day in the life of an armorer has been released on the YouTube channel “Ken HONDA Japan”!
A video featuring third-generation Tomomi Kato armor Craftsman, Takumi Kato, has been released on the YouTube channel “Ken HONDA Japan”! This is a YouTube channel for foreigners created by broadcast writer Arakken, focusing on the lifestyles of various people.You can watch it by searching “ken honda japan” on YouTube. Why not take a peek into […] -
EVENT
We will be participating in the Bunkyo Hydrangea Festival 2025!
Following on from last year, we will be participating in the Bunkyo Hydrangea Festival held at Hakusan Shrine. The Armor Kozaneita Key ring “Kuroito odoshi kawahishinui”, which was well received at the previous event, is also in stock. Additionally, “Kuroito odoshi kawahishinui” brooches and pendants have also been added. Please come and visit us! Bunkyo […]
ABOUT
《Armor Craftsman Tomomi Kato》
“Armor Craftsman Tomomi Kato” is headed by Tomomi Kato, who is one of Japan’s finest craftsmen of traditional decorative armor, and has inherited the techniques and beliefs from generation to generation. We are a producer of top quality Japanese “Edo armor”.
The size of the armor was reduced so as to be able to display it as a seasonal decoration, and the armor was reproduced using the current materials and techniques to match the real thing as much as possible.


《Armor Craftsman Tomomi Kato》
“Armor Craftsman Tomomi Kato” is headed by Tomomi Kato, who is one of Japan’s finest craftsmen of traditional decorative armor, and has inherited the techniques and beliefs from generation to generation. We are a producer of top quality Japanese “Edo armor”.
The size of the armor was reduced so as to be able to display it as a seasonal decoration, and the armor was reproduced using the current materials and techniques to match the real thing as much as possible.
ONLINE SHOP
ONLINE SHOP 「TOMOMI KATO」
An armor brand created by armor craftsman Tomomi Kato.
Based on the concept of “bringing Edo armor closer to you, a traditional Japanese craft”, we sell compact armor and sundries that can be used as interior decorations.
How about a top quality interior armor that was painstakingly crafted piece by piece by one of Japan’s leading craftsmen?


ONLINE SHOP
「TOMOMI KATO」
An armor brand created by armor craftsman Tomomi Kato.
Based on the concept of “bringing Edo armor closer to you, a traditional Japanese craft”, we sell compact armor and sundries that can be used as interior decorations.
How about a top quality interior armor that was painstakingly crafted piece by piece by one of Japan’s leading craftsmen?
GALLERY
We introduce many pieces that armor craftsman Tomomi Kato has worked on in the past.
[Technology]
Armor craftsman Tomomi Kato’s armor has been researched with reference to the real armor, and even if it is reduced in size, it does not lose its weight, and powerful atmosphere, and is precisely reproduced down to the smallest details.
Collaboration with fashion brand Louis Vuitton in 2019.
Louis Vuitton launched the “Kabuto Trunk,” which is a special trunk made by Louis Vuitton that houses armor made by Tomomi Kato.


We introduce many pieces that armor craftsman Tomomi Kato has worked on in the past.
[Technology]
Armor craftsman Tomomi Kato’s armor has been researched with reference to the real armor, and even if it is reduced in size, it does not lose its weight, and powerful atmosphere, and is precisely reproduced down to the smallest details.
Collaboration with fashion brand Louis Vuitton in 2019.
Louis Vuitton launched the “Kabuto Trunk,” which is a special trunk made by Louis Vuitton that houses armor made by Tomomi Kato.

MEDIA
TV放映
2025.4.30
・BS日テレ「冨永愛の伝統to未来」
2023.11.28
・テレビ東京「東京交差点ONE MOMENT」
2022.02.09
・TOKYO MX 「バラいろダンディ」
2019.09
・ディスカバリーチャンネル(CS放送)
「アットホームPresents 明日への扉~日本の伝統・文化を継承する若者たち~」
YouTube
2025.06.08
・Ken HONDA Japan「【人生のとある1日】27歳甲冑職人」
https://youtu.be/gsjrhcXrV8E
2024.11.01
・PHABRIQ「古の技と現代の感性を融合!若き甲冑師が切り拓く伝統の未来」
https://youtu.be/5-9PUnocgHQ?si=drIRGOmlGT-H5x64
2023.11.28
・テレ東公式「東京交差点ONE MOMENT#241 江戸甲冑 三代目・加藤鞆美」
東京交差点 ONE MOMENT #241「江戸甲冑」-三代目・加藤鞆美 (youtube.com)
2019.09
・「アットホームPresents 明日への扉~日本の伝統・文化を継承する若者たち~ #120 甲冑師 加藤拓実」
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=47OL0wC5tXM
WEB記事
2025.04.03
・My Style with Audi Audi Q4 e-tron | 甲冑工匠 加藤美次・加藤拓実
https://www.audi-sales.co.jp/special_content/my_style_q4_kato/
2023.05.03
・産経新聞
「伝統工芸」残す道模索 「端午の節句」五月人形制作の甲冑士一家 – 産経ニュース (sankei.com)
2022.12.23
・PAPERSKY 「弟子入り 加藤拓実」
弟子入り – Armorer – PAPERSKY
2021.05.04
・中川政七商店の読みもの
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=47OL0wC5tXM
2020.04.22
・Lidea(リディア)powered by LION
https://lidea.today/articles/002430
記事
2024.03
・扶桑社 雑誌「MAMOR(マモル)」
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