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Often-overlooked temple in one of Japan’s most best sightseeing towns was inspired by the story of a deeply devoted samurai cat.
Our reporter travels all the way to Spain to meet an artistic hair stylist whose technique is a little sharper than usual.
These sleek ornaments are perfect for a history buff interested in legendary warriors of the Sengoku period of Japanese history.
Updated hanten coats and hakama pants for men and women are ready for your next fashion campaign.
We never thought a sword-wielding Goku and ninja Trunks would look so cool.
Now’s your chance to snag a samurai armor-inspired T-shirt during your next visit to Kamakura, a beautiful day trip destination from Tokyo.
Designed and made in Japan by experienced kimono makers, this new collection comes with a host of cool hidden extras.
Whether you’re going completely old school or just want a touch of swordsman chic, Japanese fashion label Trove has you covered.
These plastic warriors are trawling for a brawling, cruising for a bruising, and sampling for a trampling.
Popular Japanese cosplayer models the new hoodie with kimono sleeves in three different colours.
You and your bushido buddies heading into the wild this fall? Then don’t forget your camping kimono.
Police assemble task force after 40 blades are lost in flooding.
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If you dare to litter in Tokyo, you’d better watch out, because there’s a team of fearsome samurai warriors ready to admonish you.
Beautiful mother/son work of art meets a bittersweet end at the hands of the one enemy it can’t defeat.
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