A magnificent exhibition reveals how these fearsome warriors lived on, long after their fighting days were over ...

Three decades after coming across a samurai sword at a flea market in his home city of Berlin, German entrepreneur Peter Janssen has amassed a formidable and highly focused collection of art dedicated ...

Though their meticulously crafted battle armor and elaborate helmets shaped into utterly frightening countenances could fill the hearts of any foe with terror, Japan's famous samurai warriors also had ...

The Japanese sword, often epitomized by the katana, is more than just a weapon. It is a symbol of Japan’s rich cultural history, craftsmanship, and the ideals of the samurai who wielded it. Known for ...

Samurai at the British Museum: A triumph of style, sophistication and sword porn - 4/5 Samurai is a blockbuster show which shows the intellectual, refined side of the Samurai, as well as their flair f ...

Editor’s Note: Traders highlights the business of global trading by showcasing extraordinary individuals worldwide who are trading goods and services across borders. Seventeenth century general ...

This year, the company has selected the Japanese samurai warrior as its subject matter, releasing two variants of the new design (the Samurai seem to be a popular theme for pen makers lately). The ...

In 1180, the Minamoto clan resumed hostilities with the Taira in what became the first armed conflict of the Gempei War (so-named for the Chinese reading of both clans' names). The war spelled defeat ...