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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

This suit of armor ... century, and the suit—including the bear-fur shoes—dates to the 18th. The Ann & Gabriel Barbier-Mueller Museum, Dallas. Photo: Brad Flowers For nearly 700 years, samurai ...