Samurai & the Ages of Japan: History, the Katana and Bushido

The samurai and their code of bushido; the katana, forged as the soul of the warrior; and the great ages that shaped Japan, from Jōmon to the peace of Edo. Our guides to the warriors, the sword and the history behind the country's culture.

Who Were the Samurai? A Beginner's Guide
Samurai Culture

Who Were the Samurai? A Beginner's Guide

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 The Katana: How Japan Forged the Soul of the Samurai
Samurai Culture

The Katana: How Japan Forged the Soul of the Samurai

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 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

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 The Edo Period: Japan's Age of Peace and the Birth of Its Culture
Japanese History

The Edo Period: Japan's Age of Peace and the Birth of Its Culture

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 The Heian Period: Japan's Golden Age of Court Culture and Artistic Refinement
Japanese History

The Heian Period: Japan's Golden Age of Court Culture and Artistic Refinement

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 What Was the Jomon Period Known For? Japan's Ancient Foundation
Japanese History

What Was the Jomon Period Known For? Japan's Ancient Foundation

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 The Yayoi Period: How Rice Farming Transformed Ancient Japan
Japanese History

The Yayoi Period: How Rice Farming Transformed Ancient Japan

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 Edo Pilgrimage: How Sacred Roads Shaped Japanese Culture and Society
Japanese History

Edo Pilgrimage: How Sacred Roads Shaped Japanese Culture and Society

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