Samurai armor is believed to have emerged from the dynastic culture which flourished during the 10th century. 02:21 Aoi Matsuri is held annually at Kamigamo Jinja, a UNESCO World Heritage Site ...

Samurai (which means "those who serve") were the military elite soldiers of the nation's warrior culture. Their armor, made from iron and leather and passed down through generations, is a symbol ...

The Philbrook Museum’s Samurai exhibit showcases 80 pieces of armor, offering a glimpse into the art and history of Japan’s warrior class.

This legendary armor is located in Amagasaki Castle, which is northwest of Osaka. The armor chest is on the top floor of the ...

The warrior class rose to power in the 12th century ... Mueller Museum has one of the most expansive collections of Samurai armor outside of Japan. It has only traveled 17 times in the last ...

Although crude Chinese handguns reached Japan by the early 16th century, the later introduction of the European arquebus and its armor ... samurai to change the course of Japanese (and warrior ...

KYOTO--Suits of samurai armor given to Malta as diplomatic gifts in the 19th century returned to Japan for repair work ahead of their exhibition at the 2025 Osaka Kansai Expo. “I’m looking ...