The display of exquisite samurai armor in Oklahoma highlights the importance of aesthetics to Japan's famed fighters ...

Warrior art also draws attention to traditional Japanese values such as beauty and frugality, bringing together both aesthetics and functionality. Japanese armor emphasized both function and form. The ...

In the 10th century samurai guarding the emperor and aristocrats began to wear colorful armor, reflecting the capital's elegance. High-ranking samurai practiced mounted warfare, shooting arrows ...