The samurai were a preeminent class defending Japan for centuries. But as the Tokugawa shogunate ushered in an era of ...

American filmmaker Edward Zwick’s movie “The Last Samurai” will be screened during a session at the Arasbaran Cultural Center ...

Japan is famous for its iconic landmarks, but beyond the popular trails lie hidden cultural adventures just waiting to be ...

“The tea ceremony is emblematic of Japanese culture. It’s very refined, very calm and meditative, and is connected to the history of the samurai in intriguing ways,” says historian Morgan ...

Additional events include a traditional tea ceremony, samurai demonstration ... of koto (Japanese harp) and taiko (Japanese drum), as well as cultural tables with hands-on activities.