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 final room showcases the ninja and their role in feudal Japanese society. You’ll learn about the multi-purpose nature of their equipment before the tour culminates in a shuriken, or throwing star, ...

Few historical artifacts command as much respect and fascination as Samurai armor. More than battlefield protection, samurai armor represented status, discipline, loyalty, and the warrior's personal ...

A museum packed with samurai weapons and armor stands near the iconic Kintaikyo Bridge in Iwakuni, a short drive from the Marine Corps air station in Yamaguchi prefecture, Japan. The Kashiwabara ...

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, ...

RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) — The Virginia Museum of Fine Arts (VMFA) has announced that Commonwealth employees, as well as preschool and K-12 teachers of public and private schools will receive free ...

Though their meticulously crafted battle armor and elaborate helmets shaped into utterly frightening countenances could fill the hearts of any foe with terror, Japan's famous samurai warriors also had ...

This suit of armor bears the crest of the powerful Ikeda family. The helmet dates to the 14th century, and the suit—including the bear-fur shoes—dates to the 18th. The Ann & Gabriel Barbier-Mueller ...

Casio has launched yet another new watch to celebrate the 40th anniversary of the original G-Shock, this time inspired by armor from feudal Japan, and featuring the work of Japanese artisans. The ...

In Ghost of Yotei, the Undying Samurai tells the mythical tale of one whose armor cannot be pierced, and whose body within has been shrouded with immortality. However, Atsu doesn't believe such a tale ...