KYOTO--Suits of samurai armor given to Malta as diplomatic gifts ... “I hope the restoration project will highlight the historic relationship between Malta and Japan, promoting cultural ...

Behind its creation, we uncover the spirit of the samurai. Professor Lockley wearing functional and lightweight armor from the 16th century Warring States period Armor that evolved in terms of ...

The conflict resulted in the Taira rising to power to form the first samurai-led government in the history of Japan ... of the European arquebus and its armor-piercing bullets caused a revolution ...

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 ...

Throughout several periods of Japanese history, women have held the status ... Lady Ishikawa put on kattchu (traditional samurai armor) and picked up her naginata to defend the castle while ...

Though their meticulously crafted battle armor and elaborate helmets shaped into utterly frightening countenances could fill ...