Japanese samurai armor is a crucial element of Japan’s ... the military nobility of medieval and early-modern Japan, rose to prominence during the Heian period (794–1185).

In feudal Japan, the Onna-Bugeisha were fierce female warriors who defied gender norms to fight alongside samurai. Trained in ...

Samurai weaponry and armor from Ichijodani includes ... built as a tribute to Yoshikage Asakura. Since most Japanese cities dating to the medieval period are still occupied, it has often been ...

Japan is famous for its iconic landmarks, but beyond the popular trails lie hidden cultural adventures just waiting to be ...

From Roman "fish scale" armor to Japanese samurai suits, these examples of ... to the gleaming plate armor of medieval knights, armor has evolved over millennia to protect soldiers in battle.

(The three samurai who unified Medieval Japan.) However ... Before casting off her armor for good, she managed one more great feat. She is said to have met the challenge of a skilled samurai ...