[EXTRA 10% OFF AT CHECKOUT] - Nanahoshi - Designed by TETSU - PREMIUM Kendo Bogu Set

Key Features

• Made to Order in Japan
  Each set is produced individually by Nanahoshi, allowing your Bogu to be made with careful attention to sizing, finish, and selected options.
• Designed by TETSU, Japan’s Premier Bogu Master
  Created under the supervision of Eiichi Tetsukawa, an artisan known for elevating Kendo equipment into a true craft.
• Handcrafted in Kuji City
  With roots in centuries of textile mastery, each piece is made by skilled craftspeople, many of whom are Kendoka themselves.
• Made with Bushu Sho Aizome Cotton
  Premium indigo dyed cotton from Japan is used to create a rich, traditional appearance and excellent feel.
• Engineered Fit, Function, and Protection
  Tailored to your frame, each set is made to support comfort, performance, and reliable protection.

Choose Your Model

The Nanahoshi Designed by TETSU range is available in three models: Essential, Standard, and Premium. Each model is made in Japan by Nanahoshi, but the level of decoration, finish, and customisation differs.

Essential Model

Essential Men

Essential Tare

The Essential Model uses an Orizashi finish and offers the most streamlined specification in the range. It features much reduced Kazari decoration, and the Shokko cannot be customised. The Ago uses Batsu Kazari, and the Mune Shokko is Naname-zashi.

Standard Model

Standard Men

Standard Tare

The Standard Model uses Orizashi reinforcement and offers a more decorative finish than the Essential Model. It is a superb choice for Kendoka who want an authentic Japanese made Bogu set with a strong balance of practicality, appearance, and value.

Premium Model

Premium Men

Premium Tare

The Premium Model features full deerskin reinforcement and the most refined finish in the range. Dense, durable, and luxurious, this is the most traditional and prestigious version of the Nanahoshi Designed by TETSU Bogu set.

Custom Options

Depending on the selected model, you may be able to customise your Bogu with a choice of Shokko pattern, Mune design, and Do-dai finish. Please check the available options carefully before ordering.

Measuring Guide, Men

(A) Chin to crown, mouth closed. Tape runs in front of ears and should be snug.

(B) Forehead circumference, just above ears and eyebrows.

(C) Bottom of chin to middle of eyes. Have someone help for accuracy.

Measuring Guide, Kote

A and B A, wrist to tip of middle finger. B, circumference around widest part of hand.

C and D C, tip of thumb to base of palm. D, tip of longest finger to base of thumb.

Made to Order. You can be confident of an excellent fit, as this set is tailored to your exact individual measurements.

Production usually takes around 6 to 8 months.

Made With Purpose, Rooted in Philosophy

Nanahoshi is more than a brand. It is a mission to preserve the soul of Japanese Kendo equipment making. In a world filled with mass market products, Nanahoshi upholds the tradition of domestic production using Japanese materials, Japanese labour, and Japanese artistry, with the goal of passing this heritage on to future generations.

Inside the workshop, master craftspeople collaborate across roles and generations. Their guiding principle is simple: “We want to make something truly good, and bring joy to every customer who wears it.”

Your Bogu. Your Story. Built to Last.

With a production time of approximately 6 to 8 months, this is not just a purchase. It is a journey. Every cut, stitch, and panel is crafted with the belief that equipment should elevate the Kenshi who wears it.

And when your Bogu arrives, it will not just fit your body. It will reflect your spirit.

Exclusively Available Worldwide from KendoStar

We are honoured to offer this truly remarkable Bogu set to our international customers. If you are searching for a set that combines deep tradition, modern functionality, and absolute attention to detail, then look no further.

Nanahoshi. Made in Japan. Made in Kuji. Made for you.