Samurai Culture

Stories and guides about Samurai Culture — the culture, history, and craft behind it.

What Is Bushido? Understanding the Samurai Code of Honor
Samurai Culture

What Is Bushido? Understanding the Samurai Code of Honor

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 The Seven Virtues at the Heart of Bushido: Understanding Samurai Values
Samurai Culture

The Seven Virtues at the Heart of Bushido: Understanding Samurai Values

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 How a Katana Is Forged From Raw Steel: The Ancient Art of Japanese Sword Making
Samurai Culture

How a Katana Is Forged From Raw Steel: The Ancient Art of Japanese Sword Making

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 The Meaning Behind Traditional Samurai Armor: Symbolism, Status, and Spirit
Samurai Culture

The Meaning Behind Traditional Samurai Armor: Symbolism, Status, and Spirit

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 Understanding Tamahagane: The Sacred Steel at the Heart of the Japanese Sword
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Understanding Tamahagane: The Sacred Steel at the Heart of the Japanese Sword

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 What Is a Katana? Understanding the Soul of the Samurai
Samurai Culture

What Is a Katana? Understanding the Soul of the Samurai

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 Who Were the Samurai? A Beginner's Guide to Japan's Legendary Warriors
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Who Were the Samurai? A Beginner's Guide to Japan's Legendary Warriors

3 min read