What does “samurai” conjure up for you? A virtuous Japanese warrior in immaculate armour, who’s scarily handy with a sword?

For most of us, the samurai exists somewhere between history and fantasy: honour-bound warriors, razor-sharp swords and an ...

When Ubisoft invited me to a preview of the upcoming exhibition at the British Museum, entitled Samurai, I was a little ...

Explore Japanese history books covering samurai, religion, war, pop culture and modern society, from ancient Japan to today.

The Japanese sword, often epitomized by the katana, is more than just a weapon. It is a symbol of Japan’s rich cultural history, craftsmanship, and the ideals of the samurai who wielded it. Known for ...

The world of samurai is being showcased at the British Museum in London. A new exhibition aims to show how these iconic Japanese figures were far more than fierce warriors.

It was intended only for samurai of high rank who rode on horseback. The armour had a large plate on its left side that ...

Few weapons in history carry the same level of respect, symbolism, and artistic mastery as Samurai Swords. More than simple tools of combat, these legendary blades represent honor, discipline, loyalty ...

Few historical artifacts command as much respect and fascination as Samurai armor. More than battlefield protection, samurai armor represented status, discipline, loyalty, and the warrior’s personal ...

In the breathless opening one-er of Last Samurai Standing, samurai protagonist Shujiro Saga (Junichi Okada, also a producer and action choreographer) cuts through dozens of men as he charges across a ...

Japan is a place that many wanderlusters dreams of visiting, and it's totally understandable. Travelers want to feel the energy of Shibuya Crossing in Tokyo, stroll through the unique and walkable ...