Category Archives: Japan History

Who Was the God the Samurai Worshipped?

The God the Samurai Worshipped Also known as Yahata no kami, the name Hachiman can be traced back to a prehistoric place in Kyushu. It means “God of Eight Banners”.[... ]

The Most Badass Onna-Bugeisha of All Times

Japanese Emperors and Empresses Tennō (天皇) is a Japanese word for the Emperor of Japan, the head of the Imperial Family. There are a lot of people asking if the[... ]

Sori, the Curvature of the Japanese Sword Blade

Sori In swords, there is one feature of the shape that is very significant. It is the curvature of the blade. Swordsmiths refer to this as the Sori. What basically[... ]

The Nonmilitary Culture of the Samurai

Culture of the Samurai We know the Samurai as dedicated warriors. As such, their entire lives revolved around the study of and training for military service. It is easy to[... ]

The Most Remarkable Japanese Mythology and Legends

Japanese Mythology The mythology of Japan has an epic history (including that of the Samurai!), beginning from 2,000 years ago. It embraces two major religious traditions, the Shinto and Buddhist[... ]

8 Amazing Badass Tales of Real Samurai

Tales of Samurai Read some of the most amazing tales of Samurai throughout history.  Japanese warriors called the Samurai, were prominent figures during Japan’s warring period. This lasted from the[... ]

The Greatest Japanese Blacksmith

Greatest Blacksmiths in Japan History Japanese swords are known for their exceptional qualities, however most of it should be contributed to the great Japanese blacksmiths of all times. In this[... ]

Complete Story of the 47 Ronin

The 47 Ronin You probably heard about the story of the 47 Ronin, One of the most beloved and known stories in Japan, Whether you are familiar with the details[... ]

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[... ]