while the samurai became adept with the famed katana sword. Although crude Chinese handguns reached Japan by the early 16th century, the later introduction of the European arquebus and its armor ...

The swastika is one of the most ancient symbols used by humans and has been ... In Japan the swastika is known as manji. It was used on Samurai swords and traditional kimono designs.

It has taken 15 men nearly six months to create this single katana sword. Though fit for a samurai warrior, this sword will likely sell to art collectors for hundreds of thousands of dollars.

At HiSui Tokyo we offer instruction on the dignity, conduct and movement of the samurai. "The Sword of Doom" (1966) A ronin is walking through a pine forest. He shuffles forward using suriashi ...

The Northwest Museum of Arts and Culture features a samurai collection among its many other art exhibits to enjoy this spring ...