Archaeologists rediscover Ichijodani, a formidable stronghold that flourished amid medieval Japan’s brutal power struggles ...

For almost 700 years, these disciplined warriors were respected and feared in Japan, and they carved out ... with their light armour and super sharp blades, made European knights look like clumsy ...

Medieval Japan may call to mind honorable sword-wielding ... They supplied their own weapons, armor, provisions, and attendants. There was no “samurai code” at this time, and you can find tales of ...

KYOTO--Suits of samurai armor given to Malta as diplomatic gifts in the 19th century returned to Japan for repair work ahead of their exhibition at the 2025 Osaka Kansai Expo. “I’m looking ...

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 ...

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 ...

You will be using art as a primary source to learn about samurai and daimyō life in medieval Japan (1185-1603 ... The Heiji Monogatari Emaki is a hand scroll showing the armor and battle strategies of ...