Yasuke’s remarkable journey took him from Africa to the ranks of Oda Nobunaga’s forces, where he became one of Japan’s most intriguing figures.

The conflict resulted in the Taira rising to power to form the first samurai-led government in the history of Japan. In 1180, the Minamoto clan resumed hostilities with the Taira in what became ...

Return to the world of samurai and learn about the women warriors who defended homes and created long-lasting legacies.

Following the critical and commercial success of "Ghost of Tsushima," a video game centered on the Mongol invasions of Japan, ...

Veteran Japanese producer and Tokyo Film Festival programmer Shozo Ichiyama selects his all-time favorite samurai films, ...

Japanese samurai armor is a crucial element of Japan’s rich warrior history, symbolizing the discipline, skill, and honor of the Samurai class. Unlike armor in many other cultures, Samurai armor ...

TOKYO — An outlandish contest daring participants to impersonate Japanese samurai writhing in pain after ... "This feels like ...

Seven Samurai tells the story of a village struggling with the imminent threat of bandits hellbent on stealing their harvest.

In Murase Kabanko's meticulously crafted bag, the company has created an ode to historic samurai armor with scrap leather.

Like many places in Japan, the city of Matsue is proud of its local history, and also like many places in Japan, that local ...

Samurai swords, also known as katana, hold a special place in the history and culture of Japan. Step into the world of the ...