Samurai helmets, known as kabuto, are traditional Japanese headpiece originally crafted to protect warriors in battle. In Japan, the kabuto not only served as protection but also symbolized a samurai's dignity and individuality.

This symbolism lives on in Tango-no-Sekku—also known as Boys’ Day, now celebrated as part of Children’s Day on May 5th—when families display kabuto ornaments in their homes to pray for their children’s health, strength, and safety.