In the latter part of the 19th century, known as the Bakumatsu and Meiji eras, Japan rapidly left behind its feudal samurai sword-swinging days and embraced modernization. The Meiji emperor ...

In the 19th century, Japan opened its doors. The "Kimono Dress"—emblematic of a broader clothing revolution—sheds light on Japan's forward-looking strategy as it joined the global community.

Becoming Modern: Early 20th-Century Japan through Primary Sources offers secondary teachers seven lessons that examine a critical period in Japanese and world history: the period of Japan’s ...

It looks like Shadow of the Road's story will overlap with history too, taking place in an alternate 19th-century Japan where yōkai lurk in the dark places of the world and steampunk technologies ...

In the mid-19th century, the Meiji period opened Japan to more extensive contact with the outside world, including bringing ...

KYOTO--Suits of samurai armor given to Malta as diplomatic gifts in the 19th century returned to Japan for repair work ahead of their exhibition at the 2025 Osaka Kansai Expo. “I’m looking ...

Rise of the Ronin has several ways for players to overpower their enemies without actually killing them. Non-lethal takedowns are a way to knock foes out without spilling blood. If players want to ...