Few historical warrior classes evoke the same sort of fascination as the samurai in popular culture. Samurai came to prominence in feudal Japan, notably in the Sengoku period, where figures like ...

In a samurai family, swords were so valued that they were passed down from generation to generation, from father to son. If the hilt (sword handle) or scabbard (cover) wore out or broke, new ones ...

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 ...

Denmark's defence minister stated Greenland does not require a US hospital ship, as its population receives adequate ...

Were they exceptionally honourable? How many were women? How many Christian? Did they even live by the sword? A British Museum show separates truth from myth.

Japan's known for its futuristic cities (even those that aren't Kyoto and Tokyo), but its history, particularly when it comes to the samurai, is just as amazing to explore. In an era when most samurai ...

Japan has a proud history of anti-imperialist struggle. Samurai means “to Serve” and belongs to the warrior class of feudal Japan. The classes of Japan were based upon the caste system of India and ...

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 ...