What is "haramaki"

Haramaki is a type of chest armour (dou or dō) worn by the samurai class of feudal Japan and their retainers.

Haramaki may refer to:

• Haramaki (armour), a type of Japanese chest armour
• Haramaki (clothing), items of Japanese clothing that cover the stomach

Haramaki (, "bellyband") are items of Japanese clothing that cover the stomach. They are worn for health and fashion reasons.