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.

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

When we think of samurai, the image of a male warrior clad in impressive armor comes to mind. However, Japan’s history includes a group of remarkable women warriors known as onna-bugeisha (female ...

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

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

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

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

Chekavar,' a streaming series centered on Kerala's ancient martial art Kalaripayattu is being presented at India's Film ...