From Roman "fish scale" armor to Japanese samurai suits, these examples of battle armor were designed to protect and impress.

"Actually, a lot of this armor is very accurate ... Avatars of the Samurai Spirit exhibit will run through Oct. 6. For more information, visit the Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens website ...

The museum, which is free and open every day ... one of the world’s largest collections of Japanese samurai armor from the 14th through 19th centuries will be on display. There will be more ...

This museum is one of the country's most expansive ... Strolling through the halls of its numerous buildings, you'll spot relics such as samurai armor and swords (a traveler favorite), delicate ...

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 ...

Japanese samurai armor is a crucial element of Japan’s rich warrior history, symbolizing the discipline, skill, and honor of the Samurai class. Unlike armor in many other cultures, Samurai armor ...

Japan’s oldest and largest art museum is packed with around 120,000 incredible artifacts and artworks spanning the country’s ...

This perfect balance of properties is what made the katana the samurai's most durable and prized weapon. Coating the katana While the katana's body is now complete, the swordsmith's work is far ...

The auction will comprise art, sculptures, bronzes, marble, Asian antiquities, estate jewelry, sterling, Japanese samurai armor, Persian rugs and more. Clarke Auction Gallery billed its February 6 ...

This museum is one of the country's most expansive ... Strolling through the halls of its numerous buildings, you'll spot relics such as samurai armor and swords (a traveler favorite), delicate ...

They are also outfitted with legs and movable arms. But only the Samurai features “kacchu” armor. The Samurai's chest houses an oven. Firewood to keep the flames blazing is inserted through an ...

Barbara Mizoguchi is a Sansei (third generation Japanese American), a third generation Washingtonian, and a University of Washington graduate. She began in corporate work and then switched to working ...