Four Japanese texts have been translated for the first time, and they describe how the samurai carried out ritual samurai […] ...

Ghost of Yotei's premise and setting could see either the removal or complete overhaul of one of Tsushima's most prominent ...

An exhibition exploring this historical relationship through ukiyo-e (traditional woodblock prints and paintings) and crafts, ...

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

Located in Ishikawa Prefecture, Japan, Kanazawa is known for its beautifully preserved Edo-era districts, art museums, and ...

When we think of samurai, the image of a male warrior clad in impressive armor comes to mind. However, Japan’s history includes a group of remarkable women warriors known as onna-bugeisha (female ...

It might be tempting to think that December isn’t the best time of year to visit Japan. Although December officially marks ...

If you're Shinichiro Watanabe the answer is with a hip-hop adventure set in alternate Edo-era Japan. Samurai Champloo can regularly be found near the top of best anime roundups, and if you're ...

The Edo Period marked the family’s heyday ... The Glories and Treasures of the Last Samurai Dynasty” was held in the Tokyo National Museum in 2007. In 2017, a large silver stamp was discovered ...