The Japanese sword, often epitomized by the katana, is more than just a weapon. It is a symbol of Japan’s rich cultural history, craftsmanship, and the ideals of the samurai who wielded it. Known for ...
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 ...
It’s the East vs the West. A 16th-century Samurai armed with a katana and honor faces off against a medieval European Knight covered in steel and riding heavy cavalry. Who wins in a one-on-one fight?