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History of Chinese Weapons – Classic Era of Weaponry

History of Chinese Weapons Around six thousand years ago, bronze objects first appeared in Ancient China. This was the time when the Stone Age had ended, marking the start of[... ]

The Secret Warriors of Japan – History of the Shinobi

The Secret Warriors of Japan The Shinobi or Ninja are individuals who engaged in reconnaissance, espionage, and sabotage. They were warriors during the 14th and first half of the 17th[... ]

The Iga Revolt: The Greatest Historical Battle of the Shinobi

The Iga Revolt The Iga revolt was a massive and interesting conflict between the Shinobi of Iga and the Oda clan. The Ninja or Shinobi is a popular phenomenon in[... ]

The Origins of Hand-to-Hand Combat in Japan

Hand-to-Hand Combat When two or more people duel each other in a short range, They are more likely to fight with weapons like swords or daggers. In the absence of[... ]

From Family Dispute to Civil War

The Onin War Who can tell that a dispute between a father and his son-in-law would eventually become a 12-year civil war? This war was known as the Onin War.[... ]

The Warrior Classes of Feudal Japan

Warriors of Feudal Japan Feudal Japan remembered as the era of the Samurai, yet it also had its fair share of Warriors who were not considered Samurai. There were varied[... ]

Fujiwara Clan: The Political Influencers of the Heian Period

The Fujiwara Clan The Heian Shi or Heian Period in the history of Japan goes from the years 794 to 1185 CE. It flourished and saw great improvement from literature,[... ]

Throughout Time – Unforgettable Battles of the Samurai

Greatest Battles of the Samurai Throughout history, many battles in Japan occurred. Here, Samurai warriors and warlords clashed for power and control. The Samurai dominated warfare in the country despite[... ]

Ninja Weapons – The Shinobi Arsenal

Ninja Weapons The spies of Feudal Japan, the Shinobi or Ninja, have their own collection of Ninja weapons. These warriors have mastered the skill of Ninjutsu – a classic Japanese[... ]

The Craftsmen Responsible for the Japanese Sword

Japanese Sword Craftsmen Authentic weapons are like the craftsmen responsible for the Japanese sword. Globally known for their long tradition of excellent craftsmanship. For centuries, the Samurai’s honor, appeal, authority,[... ]