The samurai belonged to the intellectual elite of Japanese society and practiced creative disciplines like calligraphy and poetry that often contrasted with the violent nature of battle. The warrior ...

The samurai, an enduring symbol of honor, discipline, and martial prowess in Japanese culture, is intrinsically linked to their iconic armor, or "yoroi." This complex and multi-functional attire not ...

What comes to your mind when you hear the term ‘samurai’? For most people, the imagination rolls out like men on the battlefield, clad in armour, wielding a sword, and unwavering in loyalty. From the ...

The silhouette of the Samurai, often cloaked in shadow, has captivated imaginations for centuries. While their iconic armor and katana evoke tales of honor and war, these legendary warriors largely ...

Toyotomi Hideyoshi was a samurai badass. We have his battle armor to prove it. At one time the de facto ruler of Japan, Hideyoshi (1537-1581) was one of the most celebrated and victorious warlords of ...

An expansive exhibition focuses on the Japanese warriors—from their rise as masters of warfare to their domestication as part of the civil service and landed gentry—as well as their long cultural ...

RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) — The Samurai Armor from the Collection of Ann and Gabriel Barbier-Mueller exhibition will be making their debut at the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts (VMFA). Starting Saturday, ...

Translation of: Spade e armi giapponesi dei trenta pi̮ gloriosi samurai ©Nuinui SA 2023. Includes names and words of Japanese swords also in Japanese. Summary Japanese Swords and Armor covers the ...

When: Saturday through June 1. Where: Northwest Museum of Arts and Culture, 2316 W. First Ave. Cost: $9-$15. Tickets available at northwestmuseum.org or at the museum. Throughout its history, Spokane ...

NAGOYA -- A unique "randoseru" school backpack is trending on social media, with people commenting that it "looks like the armor worn by Sengoku-perio･･･ ...