Hoping to catch the early bloom of cherry blossoms, I flew to Tokyo this week with my eldest granddaughter Julia, a digital ...

In Nagano province, the black silhouette of Matsumoto Castle stands out against the snowy horizon of the Japanese Alps. This ...

The third round of Asian qualifying for the 2026 FIFA World Cup continued this past week, with each nation still in the ...

Explore Japan's serene villages with traditional architecture, stunning scenery, and rich culture. Perfect for your next ...

contrasting with the black fences of samurai homes. See more top cherry blossom spots in Akita here. ・Miharu Takizakura (Fukushima): A national treasure and one of Japan’s Three Most Famous Cherry ...

Enter to Win a Kokoro Care Spring “Sakura & Hanami” Box Giveaway, Attend a Talk on the History & Evolution of Japanese Swords, and Visit the Ongoing Exhibition “NEO-JAPONISM | SAMURAI AND BEYOND: ...

Japanese director Takeshi Kitano's samurai epic 'Kubi' will open the sixth edition of London's Queer East Festival at BFI ...

With "Anākī: The Law and Economics of Samurai Organization," Leeson examines the birth of the Kamakura Bakufu (literally "tent government") in medieval Japan. The samurai were a class of skilled ...

The samurai belonged to the intellectual elite of Japanese society and practiced creative disciplines like calligraphy and poetry that often contrasted with the violent nature of battle.

But, graphics aside, Shadows can also stand on its own two feet as an action-packed game, offering satisfying and varied combat, and the ability to explore the world of feudal Japan. It’s not ...