[From Kyoto] Samurai Culture to the World.

**Launch of Armor and Samurai Item Sales Brand "SHOGUN ARMOR GUILD"**

Shogun Inc., headquartered in Kyoto and operating samurai culture experience businesses, announced that from April 1, 2026, it will become an authorized distributor for Marutake Co., Ltd., a leading Japanese armor manufacturer, and will begin selling armor and samurai-related items.

Sales will be conducted under the new brand **"SHOGUN ARMOR GUILD"**, which will disseminate armor and samurai items, symbols of Japan's warrior culture, both domestically and internationally.

By collaborating with **SHOGUN STUDIO JAPAN**, Shogun Inc.'s samurai experience and photography brand, samurai culture will be expanded globally through both "experiences" and "products."

[Image description: A large image featuring authentic samurai armor.]

### Growing Global Interest in Samurai Culture

In recent years, Japanese culture has gained increasing popularity worldwide, with "Samurai Culture" attracting particular attention through movies, games, and anime.

Among international tourists, demand for: - Samurai experiences - Armor wearing experiences - Bushido culture tourism is rapidly expanding.

Shogun Inc., based in Kyoto, has introduced Japan's warrior culture to visitors from around the world through samurai experiences and photography services.

Among the many requests received was the desire to: **"Purchase authentic armor."**

With this partnership, a new system is in place to provide authentic armor to customers both domestically and internationally.

### ■ Samurai Item Sales Brand "SHOGUN ARMOR GUILD"

[Image description: A medium image featuring the SHOGUN ARMOR GUILD logo or a samurai item.]

Shogun Inc. is launching **SHOGUN ARMOR GUILD** as a brand for selling armor and samurai items.

This brand will handle items symbolizing Japan's warrior culture and will be developed for a wide range of customers including collectors, cultural enthusiasts, and overseas fans.

Main Products Handled: - Authentic armor (for display and wearable models) - Samurai equipment and weapons - Samurai culture-related items - Armor for collectors - Samurai products for overseas customers

International shipping is available for overseas customers, further disseminating Japanese culture worldwide.

### ■ Samurai Experience Brand "SHOGUN STUDIO JAPAN"