Japanese History
Rōnin: Masterless Samurai, History & the Forty-...
Discover what rōnin meant, why samurai became masterless, how they lived in the Edo period, and how the Forty-seven Rōnin became a lasting legend.
Rōnin: Masterless Samurai, History & the Forty-...
Discover what rōnin meant, why samurai became masterless, how they lived in the Edo period, and how the Forty-seven Rōnin became a lasting legend.
The Traditional Game of Japanese Hanetsuki
Hanetsuki is a traditional Japanese game that has been enjoyed by people of all ages for centuries. This unique game is similar to badminton but is played without a net,...
The Traditional Game of Japanese Hanetsuki
Hanetsuki is a traditional Japanese game that has been enjoyed by people of all ages for centuries. This unique game is similar to badminton but is played without a net,...
Tsuba: Japanese Sword Guards, Craft & History
Discover how Japanese tsuba sword guards protect the hand, evolve across history, and reveal the skill of metalworkers through materials, motifs, and craftsmanship.
Tsuba: Japanese Sword Guards, Craft & History
Discover how Japanese tsuba sword guards protect the hand, evolve across history, and reveal the skill of metalworkers through materials, motifs, and craftsmanship.
Kyujutsu: Samurai Archery, Yumi & the Bow
Explore kyujutsu, the Japanese bow traditions of the samurai: the yumi, mounted archery, battlefield roles, Edo-period schools, and the rise of kyūdō.
Kyujutsu: Samurai Archery, Yumi & the Bow
Explore kyujutsu, the Japanese bow traditions of the samurai: the yumi, mounted archery, battlefield roles, Edo-period schools, and the rise of kyūdō.
Japanese Byakkotai: The Tragic Tale of Young Wa...
The Byakkotai (白虎隊) was a group of young samurai warriors who fought for the Aizu domain during the Boshin War (1868-1869) in Japan. The Byakkotai was composed of 20 teenage...
Japanese Byakkotai: The Tragic Tale of Young Wa...
The Byakkotai (白虎隊) was a group of young samurai warriors who fought for the Aizu domain during the Boshin War (1868-1869) in Japan. The Byakkotai was composed of 20 teenage...
The Mysterious Honshu Wolf
The Honshu wolf, also known as the Japanese wolf, was a species of wolf native to Japan. Though it is now extinct, it played a significant role in Japanese history...
The Mysterious Honshu Wolf
The Honshu wolf, also known as the Japanese wolf, was a species of wolf native to Japan. Though it is now extinct, it played a significant role in Japanese history...
