The samurai were more than just warriors - they lived by a strict code and held a powerful place in medieval Japanese society ...

In this Kings and Generals documentary, we explore the extraordinary life of Takezaki Suenaga, a Japanese samurai who fought in both Mongol invasions of Japan in 1274 and 1281. Facing the might of ...

Philosophy professor Evan Thompson, who defines himself as “a good friend to Buddhism,” is also a critic of “ Buddhist ...

There’s not much shogun-era history left in Japan but Matsumoto, north-west of Tokyo, is a great place to relive samurai rule ...

In Ninja Batman vs Yakuza League, the music, entirely in Japanese, acts as a ritual chant echoing over each clash and leap.

The hip-hop collective enthralled a full house with a relentless, nearly two-hour set of the band’s greatest hits and various ...

As sushi shows up on plates at fine-dining restaurants to street stalls, here's how the Japanese dish is changing the ...

LEGEND has it that death threats from disgruntled samurai warriors were behind Japan's first cricket match in 1863 and the sport has battled for recognition in the baseball-mad country ever since.

Featured artefacts from The British Museum’s world-famous collection include the double-headed serpent of the Aztecs, the ...

2013’s 47 Ronin is not the first time that the famous story has been put to screen (That would be 1941’s The 47 Ronin ). That ...

Children at an elementary school in Aomori Prefecture, northeastern Japan, have enjoyed learning how to decorate traditional ...

Looking to build on the 3-0 win over China in matchday one, South Korea's pursuit of regaining the EAFF E-1 Football ...