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What are the outer vests/jackets that samurai wear some sort of jacket, what are they called? image of a man from "Last Samurai" wearing an overtunic

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    Commented Oct 16, 2020 at 18:48
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    I believe it is a variation of a kami (Kamishimo); or kataginu. Also check JapanFashion.
    – MCW
    Commented Oct 16, 2020 at 18:55
  • What is that picture from?
    – user15620
    Commented Oct 17, 2020 at 1:59
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    @GorttheRobot - from The Last Samurai
    – MCW
    Commented Oct 17, 2020 at 17:09

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That outer vest is a “Jinbaori”. Not referring to armour suit.

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