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

The Ghost of Tsushima video game already has heavy influences from classic Japanese samurai films, and director Chad Stahleski wants to carry that on in a unique way with the Ghost movie adaptation.

After years of waiting and one delay, Sucker Punch’s Ghost of Tsushima is finally here. It was met with critical acclaim, including earning the Editor’s Choice distinction in our review, and we ...

Netflix’s Japanese language offering, Last Samurai Standing, is a standout piece of live-action television, blending the best elements of historical samurai fiction with high-stakes survival. Talks of ...

One of the most influential character archetypes in film history is adapting to contemporary social mores and finding new life on Japan’s screens big and small. By Gavin Blair By the time the samurai ...

In The Spirit of the Samurai players will assume the role of Takeshi, a Japanese samurai tasked with defending his village from the relentless onslaught of an Oni bent on conquering the land with his ...

James Clavell had some of the worst luck during his military service, but he would later use all of it to shape his future writing career. In 1940, 19-year-old Clavell joined Britain's Royal Artillery ...

Following is a transcript of the video. Kaito Suiju: My name is Kaito Suiju. I am the master of the HiSui Tokyo dojo in Ginza, Tokyo. At HiSui Tokyo we offer instruction on the dignity, conduct and ...

The next historical metal subgenre has arrived to face off in a Deadliest Warrior battle to the death! Joining tried and true genres like pirate metal and viking metal, samurai metal has arrived ...