Toyotomi Hideyoshi was the next samurai to change the course of Japanese (and warrior) history. Through a series ... samurai's special rights. Thus, the sword-slashing warrior of yore abandoned ...

The process of forging a samurai sword is a meticulous and timeless craft that demands precision and skill. Using ancient techniques ... and scientists are baffled Japanese navy unveils railgun ...

The traditional katana sword is fashioned only from the purest steel, which the Japanese call tamahagane ("jewel steel"). Over three days and three nights, smelters using ancient techniques shovel ...

At HiSui Tokyo we offer instruction on the dignity, conduct and movement of the samurai. "The Sword of Doom" (1966) A ronin is walking through a pine forest. He shuffles forward using suriashi ...