Few historical warrior classes evoke the same sort of fascination as the samurai in popular culture. Samurai came to ...

The fall of the samurai was driven by more than just battlefield defeat—it was the product of Japan’s rapid transformation in ...

Nagoya-based radio host Chris Glenn will portray warlord Oda Nobunaga, becoming the first non-Japanese to join the city’s ...

Miyamoto Musashi’s duels made him a legend. His writings made him immortal. Here’s what history can (and can't) confirm about ...

Sleep on the shores of one of Japan’s most scenic bays in the upscale Matsushima Sakan Shoan ryokan. Discover the spectacular seascapes and storied history of the Tōhoku coast by hiking along the ...

If you enjoyed FX’s historical drama Shōgun, you probably loved the political subterfuges of imperial Japan, gruesome and spontaneous murders, the surprisingly gory culture of samurai loyalty, and how ...

Japanese food has always been the center of attention among international cuisine, mainly for its symbolism and sacred value in Japanese culture and tradition. It was not just a way of familiarizing ...