a short sword made by a master craftsman of the Kamakura Period (1185-1333); and a ceremonial dagger of the Imperial Government Railways from the Meiji Era (1868-1912). In total, 31 Japanese ...

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

Throughout its history, Spokane has had close ties to Japan.

Continuities in this transition such as: Proto-industrialization in the Tokugawa era sets the stage for Meiji industrial development. The elite samurai remain in leadership, wielding power behind the ...

A tense moment passes, and the dark-haired samurai finally topples, sword broken and gashed down ... Now we jump forward to 1879, the 12th year of the Meiji Era, where Western influence has ...