The New York tattoo artist Sumok Kim, who works at Chronic Ink in Brooklyn, has seen a surge in demand for Asian history themed tattoos, from ancient Buddhas to dragons and Samurai warriors. Luxury ...

The samurai belonged to the intellectual elite of Japanese society and practiced creative disciplines like calligraphy and poetry that often contrasted with the violent nature of battle. The warrior ...

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

Much of human history has been influenced and shaped by warfare. Warfare itself predates history, with the squabbles and ...

Two of the stars of Japanese history are samurai and ninja, and the Samurai and Ninja Museum in Tokyo gives guests the opportunity to learn about, and even experience, different aspects of the two ...

The show blends a fascination with historical samurai armor with elements of sensuality. A gravure idol initially appears in a full replica of samurai armor, removing pieces one by one, while the show ...