Armor unearthed from the former site of Asukadera temple in Nara Prefecture has many features in common with protective gear from the Baekje Kingdom on the Korean Peninsula, a joint research team ...

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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 ...

In commemoration of the legendary Japanese feudal lord Date Masamune, Kyowa Seiko, a Japanese watchmaking company, wants to bring to market bespoke watches that honor him. The watches, which consist ...

The samurai, an enduring symbol of honor, discipline, and martial prowess in Japanese culture, is intrinsically linked to their iconic armor, or "yoroi." This complex and multi-functional attire not ...

Translation of: Spade e armi giapponesi dei trenta pi̮ gloriosi samurai ©Nuinui SA 2023. Includes names and words of Japanese swords also in Japanese. Japanese Swords and Armor covers the entire ...