From the moment visitors enter the new samurai exhibition in the Los Angeles County Museum of Art’s Resnick Pavilion, they’re overwhelmed by fanciful armor-clad warlords on horseback. “It’s like the ...

Shark is one of the great masters of the land. They have perfected their art in making safe comfortable helmets with visual flair and style. They have many secrets which everyone knows about sort of.

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 Japanese, they’re called “kawari kabuto” (変わり兜), which is often translated as “unusual helmets.” They’re some of the most interesting head armor you’ll ever see. Today, I got out my sons’ miniature ...

A remarkable exhibition at London’s British Museum traces the 1,000-year history, evolution and influence of Japan’s famed warrior class.

Kyoto’s connection to Japan’s history and traditional culture is the main thing that draws travelers to the city, and so there are a number of photo studios and services that can arrange for you to ...