As Japan’s centuries-old samurai order collapsed into civil war, 21-year-old Nakano Takeko refused to remain safely behind the lines. Although commanders would not officially admit women into their ...

The samurai of Japan are famous for being skilled warriors who followed a code of honor. In popular culture and museums, samurai are often depicted as men, which raises a question: Were any samurai ...

A British Museum exhibition reveals that women comprised roughly half of Japan's elite samurai class, challenging traditional gender stereotypes and proving that human capability, leadership, and ...

Why is Christian Science in our name? Our name is about honesty. The Monitor is owned by The First Church of Christ, Scientist, and we’ve always been transparent about that. The church publishes the ...