Samurai with katana

Who Is the Samurai Miyamoto Musashi

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...

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.

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.

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...

On Bushido and the Placement of Japanese sword

Bushido definition, like its symbol, the cherry blossom, is an inherent flower of the land of Japan.  "Name, Loyalty, Courage, Righteousness, Courtesy, Honesty, Discipline, and Benevolence"! These ...