New research exploring the roots of modern Japanese populations has linked the genetic signature of Jomon hunter-gatherers to a higher body mass index (BMI) among individuals, underlining that ancient ...

Samurai swords, also known as katana, hold a special place in the history and culture of Japan. Step into the world of the samurai swords, where honor, discipline, and the art of the sword converge, ...

Seven Samurai tells the story of a village struggling with the imminent threat of bandits hellbent on stealing their harvest.

Following the critical and commercial success of "Ghost of Tsushima," a video game centered on the Mongol invasions of Japan, ...

In a career spanning more than 50 years, Japanese artist Yoshitaka Amano has gained a following as an animator, illustrator, ...

a city where history comes alive. Located in Ishikawa Prefecture, Japan, Kanazawa is known for its beautifully preserved ...

Acclaimed TV filmmaker, Hiro Murai, is ready to make the leap to feature filmmaking with the upcoming samurai film, "Bushido.

Pacific Overtures,' Stephen Sondheim and John Weidman's 1976 musical about the forcible opening of Japan to foreign trade, is dazzlingly revived by East West Players in one of the best production's of ...

Bushido' is locked as Hiro Murai's feature directorial debut, with A24 to produce and finance the samurai movie.

Hiro Murai, who has helmed memorable episodes of Atlanta, Legion and more, is set to make his directorial debut for A24's ...

Return to the world of samurai and learn about the women warriors who defended homes and created long-lasting legacies.