Explore Japanese history books covering samurai, religion, war, pop culture and modern society, from ancient Japan to today.

It was intended only for samurai of high rank who rode on horseback. The armour had a large plate on its left side that protected the samurai from arrows since that was where enemies mainly targeted.

What started over a decade ago as a way to help raise funds for the Hot Springs National Park Sister City Foundation's student scholarship program has grown into an annual celebration of Japanese ...

Hayawo Kiyama of Los Osos was fishing with his aunt when lightning lit up the sky: “It was wide and thick but without sound, ...

Explore the origins of options contracts, from rice traders in ancient times to today's financial markets. Understand their ...

Cape Fear, Lolita, and Lawrence of Arabia are all among the very greatest 1962 movies we now consider classics.

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For the first time in his MLB career, Bo Bichette will be wearing the jersey of a team other than that of the Toronto Blue ...

Hikaru Kondo reveals how a classic Japanese film inspired Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle, shaping its epic battles and ...

Essentially, hedge knights are the same as true knights, except they don't serve a lord, master, or great house — very much ...

After failing to release the game in 2025, Shadow of the Road has had its launch window pushed into 2026, with a new trailer ...