From medieval beginnings, the samurai have inspired art, fiction and films, from Shōgun to Star Wars. But their true story is ...

What does “samurai” conjure up for you? A virtuous Japanese warrior in immaculate armour, who’s scarily handy with a sword?

Samurai at the British Museum: A triumph of style, sophistication and sword porn - 4/5 Samurai is a blockbuster show which ...

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 ...

While everyone is fascinated by Japan’s legendary warriors, much of what we think we know about them is more myth than ...

Silk screens, women's firefighting robes and a Darth Vader costume are among the more than 280 unexpected items that are on ...

Narai-juku, Nagano, Japan historic post town along the Nakasendo historic route at dusk. It's just one of 7 tours available that highlight Japan's Shogun history. With the recent release of the ...

Few weapons in history carry the same level of respect, symbolism, and artistic mastery as Samurai Swords. More than simple tools of combat, these legendary blades represent honor, discipline, loyalty ...

For most of us, the samurai exists somewhere between history and fantasy: honour-bound warriors, razor-sharp swords and an unwavering moral code. But a major new exhibition opening in London this ...

British Museum show offers a ‘scintillating journey’ through ‘a world of gore, power and artistic beauty’ ...

In the breathless opening one-er of Last Samurai Standing, samurai protagonist Shujiro Saga (Junichi Okada, also a producer and action choreographer) cuts through dozens of men as he charges across a ...