The term "samurai" comes from the Japanese word saburau, meaning "to serve," and was first used in A.D. 702 to describe mid-to-low-ranking court administrators and, later, armed imperial guards.

But the Samurai's role in Japanese culture is much more complex ... A 250-year peace toppled them into identity crisis.In the 19th century, with the arrival of the West, they played an important ...

In the 19th Century, Japanese people used to carry small objects ... Inros were carried by samurai to show off their status and wealth.

KYOTO--Suits of samurai armor given to Malta as diplomatic gifts in the 19th century returned to Japan for repair work ahead of their exhibition at the 2025 Osaka Kansai Expo. “I’m looking ...

Beginning with the Kamakura through the mid-19th century, military rulers governed Japan. During the Muromachi and Momoyama, the feudal structure concentrated wealth, culture, and power in the hands ...

FX's "Shōgun" won 18 Emmys for its first season this year. The series is now streamed on Disney+ and Hulu.

Junichi Yasuda’s film about a time-traveling warrior is a loving tribute to the “jidaigeki” (period drama) genre and its ...

Netflix's first original Japanese drama, "Last Samurai Standing," is set to be released next year. The historical drama is set in Japan's Meiji period and features Junichi Okada as the lead actor. The ...

A haunting and action-packed journey through 19th-century Japan awaits with the release of AMEDAMA on console. IzanagiGames ...