The history of samurai in the area now known as Kumamoto, but for much of its existence as Higo Province, goes back around a ...

Samurai swords may be some of the sharpest blades ever made, but many were never drawn in anger. A new exhibit called “Samurai and the Culture of Japan’s Great Peace” shows that samurai were not only ...

A museum packed with samurai weapons and armor stands near the iconic Kintaikyo Bridge in Iwakuni, a short drive from the Marine Corps air station in Yamaguchi prefecture, Japan. The Kashiwabara ...

Japanese swordsmiths — the artificers responsible for crafting samurai swords — are about as legendary as blacksmiths come. And while the warrior class has faded into history, their techniques persist ...

Samurai combat was never only about swords, armor, or raw strength. Behind the legend was a deep understanding of timing, ...

DENVER (CBS4)- The newest exhibit at the Denver Art Museum includes a unique perspective of the ancient art of samurai. The exhibit includes intricate and elaborate suits of armor from Japan. There ...