Samurai Culture

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

Bushidō: The Way of the Warrior and Its Seven Virtues
Samurai Culture

Bushidō: The Way of the Warrior and Its Seven Virtues

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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

3 min read
 The Katana: How Japan Forged the Soul of the Samurai
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The Katana: How Japan Forged the Soul of the Samurai

3 min read
 Who Were the Samurai? A Beginner's Guide
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Who Were the Samurai? A Beginner's Guide

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 The Samurai Rule About Never Drawing a Sword Halfway
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The Samurai Rule About Never Drawing a Sword Halfway

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 What a Samurai's Morning Actually Looked Like
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What a Samurai's Morning Actually Looked Like

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The Female Samurai Warriors History Almost Forgot
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The Female Samurai Warriors History Almost Forgot

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 Why Samurai Armor Was Designed to Be Heard, Not Just Seen
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Why Samurai Armor Was Designed to Be Heard, Not Just Seen

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 What Happened to a Samurai's Sword When He Died
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What Happened to a Samurai's Sword When He Died

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