Awed by the West's military prowess, the Japanese went on to modernize their forces and did away with many of the samurai's special rights. Thus, the sword-slashing warrior of yore abandoned his ...

In total, 31 Japanese swords of various styles line an exhibition room at the museum. Some of them are as valuable as government-designated important cultural properties, officials said.

But thanks to the strenuous efforts of his grandson, the promise was kept, and a Japanese sword in the U.S. veteran’s possession was returned to the family of a former enemy combatant after a ...

“Curved sword of the horned warriors, keepers of the tower. The ornamental tangled horns allow the blade to serve as a medium for horn-calling.” Where to Find the Horned Warrior’s Sword in ...

Though their meticulously crafted battle armor and elaborate helmets shaped into utterly frightening countenances could fill ...

We explore the truth about Musashi, the undefeated warrior who won 60 duels. Discover the truth about the famous Duel at Ganryujima. We examine Musashi's two-sword style from a scientific perspective.

The series' first new installment in nearly two decades, Onimusha: Way Of The Sword returns to a dark fantasy feudal Japan where samurai clash with the supernatural in cutting-edge combat.