Though their meticulously crafted battle armor and elaborate helmets shaped into utterly frightening countenances could fill the hearts of any foe with terror, Japan's famous samurai warriors also had ...

Americans largely know the samurai through popular culture, be it John Belushi's madcap sword wielding on classic "Saturday Night Live" episodes or Tom Cruise's epic film "The Last Samurai," in which ...

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 ...