As Japan prepares to celebrate Children's Day on May 5, one of its long-standing traditions is taking on a modern twist and ...

Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba gifted President Trump a golden samurai helmet during their first face-to-face meeting ...

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 ...

Iconic Japanese armor, worn for defense ... Behind its creation, we uncover the spirit of the samurai. Professor Lockley wearing functional and lightweight armor from the 16th century Warring ...

Few places in Japan are less populated today than they ... One of the highlights is a procession of men wearing traditional samurai armor and bearing traditional samurai arms in an homage to ...

Ann and Gabriel Barbier-Mueller Collection The Ann and Gabriel Barbier-Mueller Museum has one of the most expansive collections of Samurai armor outside of Japan. It has only traveled 17 times in ...