A long time ago, in a California desert far, far away, a group of filmmakers, artists, and special effects pioneers made one ...

The samurai were a preeminent class defending Japan for centuries. But as the Tokugawa shogunate ushered in an era of stability, the need for them faded, forcing these warriors to find a new way of ...

The coach of the San Francisco Bay Area’s first WNBA team got to where she is by learning to block out those who ...

Armor is a symbol of samurai warriors. Originally a practical form of protection, samurai warriors also regarded their armor ...

A Dartmouth College professor who worked as a consultant on the latest Assassin's Creed video game ended up getting harassed ...

A solo trip to Kyoto is about more than just sightseeing—it’s about slowing down, reconnecting with yourself, and embracing ...

Step into the world of Japan’s Onna-musha—female warriors who wielded swords and courage with equal force. This documentary ...

Hiroshige was one of Japan’s most popular print artists during the Edo period and this new exhibition shows how his visual ...

A Japanese man who has embraced the role of a full-time kept man for years, financially supported by as many as 15 wealthy women at one time, has garnered significant attention online due to his ...

Here's the difference between being a weekend warrior or a weekday wonder. You’ve probably heard it a hundred times: aim for 150 minutes of exercise per week. But if you’re a busy woman over 50, ...