This module focuses on Japan’s medieval period, including the Kamakura (1185-1333), the Muromachi (1336-1573), and the Momoyama (1573-1603) shogunates. Photograph ...

Mastering the Ancient Art of Making Samurai Battle Armor Posted: March 26, 2025 | Last updated: March 26, 2025 Samurai armor continues to be crafted in Japan using centuries-old techniques passed ...

Archaeologists rediscover Ichijodani, a formidable stronghold that flourished amid medieval Japan’s brutal power struggles ...

and knowledge of Japanese history. Five online modules each provide a case study in the role of art in capturing and conveying human experience. The samurai warrior has come to symbolize Japan’s ...

The Northwest Museum of Arts and Culture features a samurai collection among its many other art exhibits to enjoy this spring ...