Following the critical and commercial success of "Ghost of Tsushima," a video game centered on the Mongol invasions of Japan, ...

Yasuke’s remarkable journey took him from Africa to the ranks of Oda Nobunaga’s forces, where he became one of Japan’s most intriguing figures.

Samurai swords, also known as katana, hold a special place in the history and culture of Japan. Step into the world of the ...

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

In 1867, five Japanese students took a long sea voyage to Massachusetts for some advanced schooling. The group included a ...

Before facing the rival USA Baseball team on Thursday night in the super-round of WBSC's Premier12 tournament, the cherubic ...

To mark its 70th anniversary, the BFI has released dazzling new 4K UHD and Blu-ray editions crammed with special features and ...

After living in Tokyo for over a decade, I’ve come to appreciate the quieter side of Japan. Recently, I discovered Fukui ...

In Murase Kabanko's meticulously crafted bag, the company has created an ode to historic samurai armor with scrap leather.