(military, historical) Eighth Route Army

(military, historical) 大日本帝国陸軍 and 大日本帝国海軍

(military, historical) a commander in charge of the cavalry during imperial visits or on the arrival of foreign envoys

(Buddhism) think on the power of Kannon

唐縮緬: muslin

格闘ゲーム: fighting game

having a height that is equal to the length of the head eightfold (said to be good-looking)

頭角を現す: (idiomatic) distinguish oneself

格闘技: martial arts or spectator combat sports

東北: the northeast region of Japan, specifically the northernmost six prefectures in Honshu.