In the breathless opening one-er of Last Samurai Standing, samurai protagonist Shujiro Saga (Junichi Okada, also a producer and action choreographer) cuts through dozens of men as he charges across a ...

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

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 ...

It was intended only for samurai of high rank who rode on horseback. The armour had a large plate on its left side that ...

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 ...

Samurai are among the most important people in Japanese culture and history, considering they remain a significant source of inspiration for Japanese artists. Animators have brought samurai history to ...