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Miyamoto Musashi Niten Ichi-Ryu ink art, legendary Japanese sword saint with dual katana, Bushido swordsmanship

Miyamoto Musashi, the renowned Japanese Sword Saint living from 1582 to 1645 across late Sengoku and early Edo periods, was an undefeated wandering ronin, strategist and ink painter who founded the...

Traditional Japanese samurai preparing for seppuku ritual in a tatami room

What is seppuku?

Learn about seppuku, the ritual suicide rooted in samurai Bushido. Explore its history, ceremonies, dedicated weapons and modern evolution of this ancient Japanese tradition.

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Katana Combat: Is The Katana As Powerful As Movies Depict?

Many films and anime portray the katana as an invincible weapon. Explore the real katana combat effectiveness, historical battlefield performance, practical advantages and hidden historical myths.

Black and white cinematic shot of multiple samurai drawing authentic katana swords, classic Japanese samurai combat culture scene

Samurai sword-Soul of a Samurai

Samurai swords are inseparable from Bushido culture. This comprehensive guide covers five eras of Japanese sword evolution, detailed specs & usage differences of Katana, Wakizashi and Tanto, pl...

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Bushido Ethics & Traditional Japanese Katana Etiquette for Anime Sword Collectors

This article breaks down the full history and eight foundational virtues of Bushido, the moral code that defined Japan’s samurai class for centuries. Beyond core philosophy, it details gentle, non-...