The samurai were a preeminent class defending Japan for centuries. But as the Tokugawa shogunate ushered in an era of stability, the need for them faded, forcing these warriors to find a new way of ...

In addition to its famed castle, the city hosted Japan’s greatest ever swordsman as he wrote his famous treatise on martial arts strategy. The history of samurai in the area now known as ...

Planning a trip to Japan? Here are some articles you ... the progress of any would-be invaders. Within the castle walls, the spirit of the samurai lives on. Archaeological digs around the fortress ...

How one artist is using history, culture and community spirit to revive a fading samurai legacy — and possibly reshape rural ...

Japan was in the midst of a very tumultuous period. The Meiji Emperor was trying to modernise and westernise the country, ...

Hikone Castle is the first site in Japan to undergo this process ... a garden and the remains of a palace and residences for high-ranking samurai. The complex is the only remaining example ...

That’s because Uraku is the cafe attached to Nagoya Touken World, a museum of samurai swords and armor in downtown ... tiered meal served not in an orthodox bento box, but in a Japanese castle bento.

After years of bitter strife, the aging samurai lord Tokugawa ... of the shogun's exclusivity; only Japan's highest-ranking officials were allowed into the castle's inner sanctum.

From ancient castles to delectable cuisine, explore the welcoming Japanese city of Nagoya with our comprehensive list of top ...

While there’s plenty for all ages to enjoy in Japan, from the more affordable Tokyo Disneyland to ancient samurai villages, monkey parks, and castles, planning a trip there can be daunting ...