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 ...

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 ...

Foot soldiers learned to use traditional samurai weapons such as the bow ... the later introduction of the European arquebus and its armor-piercing bullets caused a revolution in warfare.

The display of exquisite samurai armor in Oklahoma highlights the importance of aesthetics to Japan’s famed fighters Amy Crawford Contributing Writer This suit of armor bears the crest of the ...