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

The samurai are one of the most iconic symbols of Japan to be transported into Western popular media. Celebrated in films, TV shows, books, toys, video games and many more forms of media; the noble ...

Few historical warrior classes evoke the same sort of fascination as the samurai in popular culture. Samurai came to prominence in feudal Japan, notably in the Sengoku period, where figures like ...

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 ...

A poster designed by Peter Strausfeld for Akira Kurosawa's 1954 drama "Seven Samurai" starring Toshiro Mifune. The Samurai existed from the 12th century until the Meiji era in the late 1800s, which ...