The term "samurai" comes from the Japanese word saburau, meaning "to serve," and was first used in A.D. 702 to describe mid-to-low-ranking court administrators and, later, armed imperial guards.

The samurai have captivated imaginations for centuries, standing as enduring symbols of courage, honor, discipline, and ...

The samurai action series is set in the late 19th century during Japan's Meiji period and is based on Shogo Imamura's novel, "Ikusagami." An exact release has not been announced. "It is about what ...

But the Samurai's role in Japanese culture is much more complex ... A 250-year peace toppled them into identity crisis.In the 19th century, with the arrival of the West, they played an important ...

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 ...

The samurai belonged to the intellectual elite of Japanese society and practiced ... The warrior class rose to power in the 12th century, and their influence grew until the Meiji Restoration ...

In the 19th Century, Japanese people used to carry small objects ... Inros were carried by samurai to show off their status and wealth.