Cruel Tale of Bushido, director Tadashi Imai's multigenerational samurai saga that deconstructs the Bushido code, is getting ...

Sakamoto Castle is located in the titular city on the western bank of Lake Biwa, the big lake in the middle of the Omi province. This castle is unique for having a Kamon Crest, a Samurai Daisho in the ...

Kashiwabara Fortress is a Castle located in Ibu Highlands, a sub-region in the northeastern part of the Omi province. Calling it a "Castle" is overselling it a bit however: it's really just an ...

If you've ever dreamed of stepping into a samurai epic, Ghost of Tsushima is basically a love letter to classic samurai cinema. Specifically, it borrows heavily from the works of Akira Kurosawa—the ...

The samurai were a preeminent class defending Japan for centuries. But as the Tokugawa shogunate ushered in an era of stability, the need for them faded, forcing these warriors to find a new way of ...

Oden's adventurous journey and wild personality make him a legendary and fascinating character. Characters like Inuarashi, Ashura Doji, and Kawamatsu showcase the strength and diversity of the samurai ...