When a daimyo died, these warriors became "ronin," masterless samurai. After Tokugawa Ieyasu became shogun in 1603, samurai military services were no longer required, and many ronin wandered the ...

Distinctly Japanese homes and castles can be found in ... Digital tourism is nothing new, but Ronin’s setting gives it new life. And once you’re done exploring and sightseeing, it’s time ...

The United States, Japan and South Korea have issued a joint warning against the growing threat presented by cryptocurrency ...

Has this incident reminded anyone of Japan's "Chushingura," the title of fictionalized accounts of a string of historical incidents, which occurred in Japan in the early 18th century? It all began ...

A long-beloved tale dating back some 300 years, Kanadehon Chushingura tells the story of the famed 47 ronin as they avenge the death of their lord, helping us uncover truths about Japanese character.

Rise of the Ronin is the new PlayStation 5 exclusive title set in 19th century Japan, where your character follows and affects the changes in the country as they try to succeed in a personal endeavor.

Crunchyroll, Aniplex, Sony Music, and PlayStation Studios are all collaborating on the upcoming series, which is currently ...

Ubisoft has shared a deep dive into combat in the Feudal Japan-set Assassin's Creed Shadows, detailing enemies such as wandering ronin and weapons such as katanas and the iconic hidden blade. A ...

Exciting news for anime fans: the Rurouni Kenshin anime series remake is coming to Netflix in February 2025! All 24 episodes from the first season will be available to stream on release.