Iconic Japanese armor, worn for defense. 16th-century helmets featured outlandish shapes like a giant crescent moon or the ears of a rabbit. Behind its creation, we uncover the spirit of the samurai.

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 ...

Ollie Barder covers Japanese pop-culture and gaming from Tokyo. Brandishing the iconic Kite Shield and Broadsword, the armor was introduced as a fallen soldier slumped against a wall on the game ...