The samurai ... elite of Japanese society and practiced creative disciplines like calligraphy and poetry that often contrasted with the violent nature of battle. The warrior class rose to power ...

Naruto's Team 7 transforms into samurai warriors in official artwork for an intriguing twist on the iconic ninja tale. Land of Iron remains the only place in Naruto where samurai tradition is ...

The samurai have captivated imaginations for centuries, standing as enduring symbols of courage, honor, discipline, and ...

To equip these warriors in accordance ... at the Philbrook Museum of Art in Tulsa, Oklahoma, this month. The samurai officially hung up their helmets after Japan’s last shogun, or military ...

Even the samurai's understanding of art and poetry can be traced to ... Toyotomi Hideyoshi was the next samurai to change the course of Japanese (and warrior) history. Through a series of ...

Archaeologists rediscover Ichijodani, a formidable stronghold that flourished amid medieval Japan’s brutal power struggles ...

Yaiba's first episode is a sleep success thanks to its stunning animation and refreshing and upbeat cast of characters.

In the 10th century samurai guarding the emperor and aristocrats began to wear colorful armor, reflecting the capital's elegance. High-ranking samurai practiced mounted warfare, shooting arrows ...

Five online modules each provide a case study in the role of art in capturing and conveying human experience. The samurai warrior has come to symbolize Japan’s medieval period of social and political ...

This module focuses on Japan’s medieval period, including the Kamakura (1185-1333), the Muromachi (1336-1573), and the Momoyama (1573-1603) shogunates. Photograph ...

The traditional katana sword is fashioned only from the purest steel, which the Japanese call ... Though fit for a samurai warrior, this sword will likely sell to art collectors for hundreds ...