Japan's love affair with swords extends far beyond history books; its deep connection to these blades runs through centuries and continues to have an influence today on Japanese society ...

Samurai may have mostly faded from Japan at the turn of the 20th century, but the mark they left on Japanese society is ...

The legendary Japanese samurai, fierce and noble warriors, have always fascinated people of all ages. One of the most iconic symbols of a samurai’s power and honor is the Katana, a finely crafted ...

After savoring every last bite, and fighting back tears as we farewelled this fallen samurai, we headed home and gathered our strength for the next day’s battle. Hello, new warrior. After picking up ...

Trained in the shadow of samurai tradition ... bison and rhinoceroses depicted in prehistoric cave art kept hidden in France Germany's Leopard 2 tanks have 'failed on Ukraine's battlefields ...

The samurai belonged to the intellectual elite ... poetry that often contrasted with the violent nature of battle. The warrior class rose to power in the 12th century, and their influence grew ...