With their katanas, flowing robes, and sharp swords, the Samurai have long held an allure. A rich history and an intriguing culture that's based on discipline - the honor code of the Samurai has been...
Category: Samurai
Samurai were a type of warrior in Japan that were known for their fighting skills and honor. When people think about these fighters, they often picture them with just a katana and wakizashi. However,...
Samurai and ninjas are both integral and easily recognizable features of Japan's history. Unfortunately, there's a lot of misinformation about them both floating around online and even in some books....
Everyone - even people who know almost nothing about samurai culture - knows that the samurai were fierce Japanese warriors who were very talented at fighting with the sword. Some people even know...
Modern depictions of samurai often show them wearing dark, disturbing face masks akin to something Darth Vadar might wear in Star Wars*. That leaves many people wondering whether samurai actually...
Samurais were fearsome, well-respected warriors and prominent figures in Japan's history, but according to some tales, they often killed civilians simply because they could. That may lead some people...