For almost 700 years, these disciplined warriors were respected and feared in Japan, and they carved out a path that made ...

Ann and Gabriel Barbier-Mueller Collection The Ann and Gabriel Barbier-Mueller Museum has one of the most expansive collections of Samurai armor outside of Japan. It has only traveled 17 times in ...

The numerous parts of samurai armor are crystallizations of the finest dyeing, lacquer, and metalwork techniques. 04:56 The two vertical chest straps protected the openings closest to the armpits ...

Two swords once carried by samurai have been found during ... Among the artifacts they frequently find are parts of swords and pieces of armor, personal items such as combs, hairpins, mirrors ...

At one of the few producers of traditional samurai armor in Japan, you can view a wide range of different styles based on actual records. Admission is free. Visitors can also try on various pieces ...

Three sets of Japanese Samurai armour, originally gifted to Malta in 1862 as part of a diplomatic mission, have been restored and reassembled by expert conservators in Japan. Heritage Malta said ...

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 ...

Three sets of Japanese Samurai armour, originally gifted to Malta in 1862 as part of a diplomatic mission, have been meticulously restored and reassembled by expert conservators in Japan—thanks ...