Extraordinary battle armour, complete with moustachioed masks, enlivens this scintillating show, which brilliantly captures the theatrical side of a chivalrous epoch ...

Japanese swords focus on powerful cutting with a curved blade, while Chinese swords emphasize balance and movement with straight or curved designs. Japanese sword combat is direct and precise, whereas ...

Historical origins of ninja in Feudal Japan’s warfare and espionage.Myths vs. reality: ninja powers, Hollywood portrayals, ...

Baki Hanma is back, and he’s stepping into yet another time-bending showdown that pushes this fighting anime to new levels of insanity in Baki-Dou: The Invincible Samurai. The new series arrives on ...

Art travels, inspires, and transforms, and the relationship between Western and samurai films is a testament to this.

Clad in armour and guided by a strict code of honour, Japan’s samurai were more than elite warriors; they were the architects ...

The race is part of the Samurai Challenge aimed at building strength and camaraderie while reinforcing ‘warrior ethos’ at Yokota Air Base in Tokyo.

The teams head into the second and final cooling break of the match, with the scoreline still reading 1-0 in Japan's favour.

The image and identity of the samurai were shaped through exchange with global cultures, say researchers ahead of the opening ...

From samurai epics to yakuza drama, these video games set in Japan let players explore history, folklore and modern cities.

Unveiling the secrets behind Japan's bold strategy of using university students to compete in the U-23 Asian Championship.

It was intended only for samurai of high rank who rode on horseback. The armour had a large plate on its left side that ...