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Did the Chonmage (top knot hairstyle of Samurai in the Edo period) ever cause problems with sunburn on top of the head? Were there any ways to prevent sunburn, or did Samurai just wear hats all the time?

by /u/Spam4119 in /r/AskHistorians

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