The colors used in Japanese samurai armor also had symbolic meanings. Red was associated with courage, while black represented nobility and strength. Gold was often reserved for the highest ...

The caption noted that, as Sonon is from Wutai, the red parts in his outfit were inspired by the plating in Japanese samurai armor. However, Square Enix also reminded people that Sonon himself ...

In 2015, an unusual discovery was made in Malta’s capital city, Valletta: forgotten samurai armor from Japan. This find kicked off a period of painstaking restoration resulting in the armor’s ...