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 ...

Samurai artist Tetsuro Shimaguchi, head of the samurai school Kamui, is training a new generation of youth from around the world in the ways of the sword, as well as the warrior's mindset. Tetsuro has ...

Ghost of Tsushima opens with a grand wide shot of samurai, adorned with impressively detailed suits of armor, sitting atop their horses. There we find Jin, the protagonist, ruminating on how he will ...

The silhouette of the Samurai, often cloaked in shadow, has captivated imaginations for centuries. While their iconic armor and katana evoke tales of honor and war, these legendary warriors largely ...

This year, the company has selected the Japanese samurai warrior as its subject matter, releasing two variants of the new design (the Samurai seem to be a popular theme for pen makers lately). The ...

A groundbreaking new exhibition at the British Museum reveals the untold history of Japan’s Samurai class, including the fact that half of them were women. Samurai is the first exhibition to explore ...

A slot release rarely deserves to be read as a piece of visual culture, yet Habanero’s Shogun’s Land invites exactly that ...

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 ...