Archaeologists rediscover Ichijodani, a formidable stronghold that flourished amid medieval Japan’s brutal power struggles ...

Kanazawa has an active arts scene with sights such as Kenrokuen Garden, one of Japan's prettiest gardens, and the 21st ...

If you want cherry blossoms to rain, but the crowds of Tokyo and Kyoto don't appeal, head north to this dreamy town in Akita ...

The martial arts sub-genre has been a staple since the 1920s, when films like Orochi and The Burning of the Red Lotus Temple ... The Last Samurai has an important task. He has been hired by the ...

In 2025, let Hiroshima's story of resilience shape your Japan itinerary with this essential guide to the key attractions and ...

offering players a thrilling adventure set against the backdrop of feudal Japan. Whether exploring stealth missions as a Shinobi or engaging in battle as a Samurai, this new title promises an ...

Japan became the first team to qualify for the 2026 World Cup on Thursday as South Korea was held but still inched closer along with a rampant Australia and a dominant Iran. Daichi Kamada and ...

Japan have sealed qualification -- the first team to do so all across the globe apart from co-hosts United States, Mexico and Canada. On Thursday, with a 2-0 win over Bahrain, the Samurai Blue are ...

Daichi Kamada settled any nerves with a 14th-minute opener but it was not until Ogawa struck a second nine minutes from time that the Samurai Blue could breathe a little easier. It is also worth ...

He also founded a company called “Last Samurai Japan” in 2024, dealing in high-end art. The use of English in the transactions allowed the company to operate globally, raising suspicions that ...

For more than 300 years, the tale of the 47 Rōnin has epitomised the codes and values of the samurai. In Japan, the story is celebrated as ... and through countless retellings in plays, books, art and ...