while the samurai became adept with the famed katana sword. Although crude Chinese handguns reached Japan by the early 16th century, the later introduction of the European arquebus and its armor ...

In the 10th century samurai guarding the emperor and aristocrats began to wear colorful armor, reflecting the capital's elegance. High-ranking samurai practiced mounted warfare, shooting arrows ...

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 ...

The warrior class rose to power in the 12th century, and their influence grew ... has one of the most expansive collections of Samurai armor outside of Japan. It has only traveled 17 times in ...

For nearly 700 years, samurai were Japan’s social elite ... “It’s only natural,” wrote 20th-century novelist Eiji Yoshikawa, chronicler of his country’s feudal era, “that the craftsman ...

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