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Incredible Samurai-Inspired Smartphone Case

Samurai Handicrafts Smartphones Wakayama

A group of craftspeople in Wakayama Prefecture have come together for a very special project that combines woodwork, calligraphy, lacquerware, leather work and tatami techniques. And it’s all to create a wonderfully unique product: a smartphone case in honor of one of Japan’s best-known samurai warriors, Sanada Yukimura.

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Born with the name Sanada Nobushige, this samurai was first referred to as Yukimura in a military novel from the Edo Period (1603-1868), and it’s a name that has stuck ever since. He’s also known as the “Once-in-a-Hundred-Years Hero” and the “Crimson Demon of War,” the latter referring to his distinctive suit of armor.

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As the leading general on the defending side of the Siege of Osaka, Yukimura’s legend is well-known throughout Japan. This year, the nation will be given a reminder of his life and achievements when he’s put in the spotlight as the leading character in the 2016 NHK year-long TV drama Sanada Maru. In conjunction with the series’ broadcast, the team creating the smartphone covers will be offering bundles of specially licensed products as part of a limited number of supporter packages on the crowdfunding site Mukuake.

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Since the project opened on the site on January 12, the group achieved its target goal of ¥500,000 (about US$4,258) in less than four hours. With 38 days remaining, the total stands at ¥1,004,000 (about US$8,460), with 69 supporters backing the project.

The team bringing out the covers designed them with a traditional scabbard in mind. Now they’ve adjusted the dimensions to create a sheath for a modern-day smartphone.

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Only the best quality materials have been used in the production of these limited-edition items, including suede from Wakayama Prefecture, a region renowned for its high-grade leather products. A variety of craftspeople brought their years of experience to the project, creating a stunning package that includes a beautifully carved wooden box and tatami woven straw mat insert.

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