The texts described the ceremony, showing how it varied depending on a samurai's rank and which crimes, if any, they were considered to be guilty of. The texts note that it was vitally important ...

The samurai's armor is one of the most famous and long-lasting expressions of Japan's rich cultural and military heritage.

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Nobunaga also gave Yasuke his name and the rank of samurai. A debate about historical accuracy wouldn't be much to comment on, but as with almost any discussion on the internet, it quickly ...

New translations of Japanese texts uncover the true nature of samurai beheading rituals during the Edo period.

Moonton's next-gen fantasy RPG Watcher of Realms is introducing a new, limited-time hero Kigiri the Undying Ronin will be ...

In The Spirit of the Samurai, players will assume the role of Takeshi, a Japanese samurai tasked with defending his village from the relentless onslaught of Oni; Chisai, his warrior cat companion ...

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Japan will not be underestimating Australia despite being favourites for Tuesday's Asian World Cup qualifying clash.

The summer anime season endured a bit of a glut this year, with few titles truly catching the eye. Even fewer have genuinely managed to break through the noise and leave a lasting mark, but The ...

Publisher Kwalee and developer Digital Mind announced the Metroidvania game, The Spirit of the Samurai, will launch for PC via Steam and Epic Games Store on December 12, and at a later date for ...