Kiyoshi Ogawa
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Kiyoshi Ogawa was a Japanese naval aviator ensign of the Imperial Japanese Navy during World War II. As a kamikaze pilot, Ensign Ogawa's final action took place on May 11, 1945, during the Battle of O
Ogawa's bomb devastated the Bunker Hill.
Hachimaki
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A hachimaki is a type of Japanese headband, usually made of red or white cloth, typically featuring a design of kanji at the front.
Kiyoshi Ogawa
…Kiyoshi Ogawa Ogawa wearing a hachimaki Born October 23, 1922 Usui District, Gunma Prefecture, Japan Died May 11, 1945 (aged 22) USS Bunker Hill, near Okinawa, Ryukyu Islands Allegiance Empire…
Takeru Kobayashi wearing a hachimaki in 2010
Hachi-gane/Hitai-ate armored headband worn to protect the forehead, particularly by samurai and shinobi. It can be made from a single metal plate, multiple plates joined together, or hardened leather, and was used for protection during duels, combat, and other occasions. The term "hachi-gane" literally means "forehead protector".