The Samurai class, the military nobility of medieval and early-modern Japan, rose to prominence during the Heian period (794–1185).This era saw the decline of the central government and the rise ...

Armor from the Collection of Ann and Gabriel Barbier-Mueller" is on view Through Aug. 3 at Tulsa's Philbrook Museum of Art.

Materials From samurai armor to rocket parts, Kanamori Alloy makes it all. Japanese company with 300-year history is still learning new tricks ...

Step into the world of ancient craftsmanship as skilled artisans revive the warrior's soul through the meticulous restoration of samurai armor. The process begins with carefully dismantling each ...

You get the striking Japanese-made Samurai road bike, which we spied at the North American Handmade Bicycle Show. Titanium-framed bicycles and Samurai warriors are both things that a lot of people ...

Some, including 10 full suits of armor, have never been displayed in public. Samurai, the middle and upper ranks of the Japanese warrior class from 1185 to 1868, defended the imperial court.

The armor will be released to honor Children’s Day in Japan. The holiday, which takes place on May 5, is celebrated with parents putting up miniature armor suits to celebrate their sons.