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

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

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

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

A poster designed by Peter Strausfeld for Akira Kurosawa's 1954 drama "Seven Samurai" starring Toshiro Mifune. The Samurai existed from the 12th century until the Meiji era in the late 1800s, which ...