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Set in the late Shogun era of Japan, 'Taboo' follows the drama that unfolds when a new bombshell enters the villa... where they train samurai.
Samurai Legend, available on Netflix and Hulu. This adaptation of the 1988 manga by Gosho Aoyama, known for the long-running series Detective Conan ( Case Closed in the US), reminded me that the aura ...
By Franz Lidz In 1970, the celebrated novelist Yukio Mishima committed seppuku, a gruesome form of ritual suicide that originated with Japan’s ancient samurai warrior class. After a failed coup ...
From then on, the bushi, as the samurai were also called, made their mark on Japanese history with their exceptional fighting prowess, becoming emblematic of Japanese culture. The high point of ...
The Tambour Bushido Automata pays homage to Japan with the depiction of an ancient Samurai, while the Tambour Taiko Galactique showcases an astronaut floating through space. Louis Vuitton has ...
Chris explains the long history of the Samurai, and the potential renewal of the Samurai spirit in Japan's future. Produced by James Hickmann and edited by Dougal Patmore.
What did samurai warriors eat back in the day? ⚔️🔥 I traveled to Kyoto to try a traditional samurai meal, featuring foods that fueled Japan’s fiercest warriors!
The array of rituals observed at the Tsurugaoka Hachiman Shrine during New Year offer a unique opportunity to experience ancient samurai traditions.
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 ...
For hundreds of years, samurai, a class of elite warriors, shaped Japanese history, and tales of their exploits and adventures remain the stuff of legends. One of the most fascinating and ...
History of the End of the Samurai: The Last Samurai - The chapter of history for the samurai is coming to a close. The Three Great Nobles of the restoration have fractured. Saigo Takamori returns ...