Critics say “Maruta Shiga” is a reference to human experimentation in Japan-occupied China.
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Stroll the streets of Electric Town at a time when computers and video games were just beginning to appear on the scene.
Legendary blade is a an official natural treasure, and presented in a uniquely beautiful way.
Two of Japan’s most beautiful blades are said to be linked at birth, but a closer look makes some scholars think twice.
One of Japan’s best katana-collection museums recreates its swords in miniature form for you to cut up your desserts with.
Will our UFO-chasing reporter finally get the answers he’s been looking for since the alien encounter he says he had in high school?
Like the samurai lord who visited 400 years ago, we get beckoned to this suburban temple by its feline charm.
The Nara Hotel offers royal-class hospitality, but right now you won’t have to pay a king’s ransom to experience it.
Yes, but they can’t drink there…but not because it’s a rule. It’s just… Ahhh, just see for yourself.
Hidden sprinkler defense system activates to help protect beautiful traditional thatched-roof farmhouses.
Festival-goers sustain injuries, suffer broken bones at one of the most dangerous festivals in Japan.
New emperor’s rainy enthronement ceremony takes place at Imperial Palace while the sword’s regular home experiences blue skies and sunshine.
We’re back for another look at how the arms and armor of samurai developed, and this time we learn why they ditched their otachi for uchigatana.
Samurai fought on the field of battle for a thousand years, and during that time their arms and armor went through a fascinating evolution.
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