The samurai put up one last desperate defense that claimed nearly all of its participants. Saigō was shot multiple times in the stomach but remained defiant to the end, ultimately taking his own life ...

One of the most influential character archetypes in film history is adapting to contemporary social mores and finding new life on Japan’s screens big and small. By Gavin Blair By the time the samurai ...

Two of the stars of Japanese history are samurai and ninja, and the Samurai and Ninja Museum in Tokyo gives guests the opportunity to learn about, and even experience, different aspects of the two ...

The drama documentary tells the real life story of Samurai woman Takeko Nakano who in 1868 fights for her clans' independence in a final battle that marks the end of the Samurai era.

Collier Jennings is an entertainment journalist with a substantial amount of experience under his belt. Collier, or "CJ" to his friends and family, is a dedicated fan of genre films - particularly ...