Controversy erupts over ‘Assassin’s Creed Shadows’ protagonist

Upcoming video game “Assassin’s Creed Shadows” has ignited controversy over its portrayal of Yasuke, a historical African ...

Netflix’s ‘Blue Eye Samurai’ trailer previews animated Edo-period revenge tale

Netflix dropped the official trailer for its upcoming animated series “Blue Eye Samurai” on Thursday, offering a first look at its bloody sa...

How a samurai-born man became the father of an alternative therapy used by millions worldwide

Of the various forms of alternative or complementary therapies — many of them originating in Asia — reiki is arguably the most accessible. I...

‘Puss in Boots: The Last Wish’ director reveals iconic Japanese films that inspired his sequel

Certain scenes from “Puss in Boots: The Last Wish” took visual inspiration from Akira Kurosawa’s samurai films and Katsuhiro Oto...

Keanu Reeves says ‘John Wick’ heavily inspired by Japanese culture, anime

Keanu Reeves recently revealed that “John Wick” is heavily influenced by Japanese culture, cinema, anime and Bushido, the samurai’s c...

Luxury Samurai Bags Now on Sale, But it Will Cost You

Japanese labels have recently been coming up with modern twists on historical fashion that lets you channel your inner samurai warriors. Thi...

Netflix is Making a Japanese ‘Game of Thrones’ About Samurai Warlords

Netflix has started production on a new docu-drama series being billed as the Japanese “Game of Thrones.” The multi-part series, titled “Age...

The King of Wakanda Will Play Japan’s First Black Samurai in an Upcoming Film

Yasuke, the first African samurai in Japanese history, will be played by King T’challa himself in an upcoming movie. Chadwick Boseman,...

Some of The Deadliest Samurai Were Women, But History Forgot

There is no shortage of stories about legendary Japanese samurai warriors in modern pop culture; but most stories only feature the male ones...

Japan’s Miss World Candidate is a Direct Descendant of 1600s Samurai Lord ‘One-Eyed Dragon’

Kanako Date, Japan’s representative for the Miss World beauty pageant, is apparently a direct descendant of a samurai lord that reigned over...

New Japanese ‘Samurai’ Robes for the Winter are the Most Stylish Way to Stay Warm

A new line of Japanese “samurai” robes from fashion brand Trove, inspired by what the samurais used to wear, will help people in...

Wandering Samurai Are Cleaning Up the Streets of Tokyo in Style

A group of eco-friendly individuals is gaining much attention for its amazing work at keeping the environment clean by picking up trash whil...

White Guy Playing the Flute in Samurai Clothes Causes Major Side-Eye at E3

With its gorgeous visuals and intriguing premise, the upcoming samurai game “Ghost of Tsushima” was undeniably one of the scene-stealers at ...

Two Samurais Fighting With Katanas in Mid-Air Using Jetpacks is All You Need Today

Japanese videographer, actor, and inventor Shota Mori has once again proved that nothing is impossible, including flying samurai battles. In...

Samurai Clothes Designed For Modern Fashion is What You Need in Your Wardrobe RIGHT NOW

A Japanese fashion brand has unveiled a new unisex collection that lets anyone dress like a cool samurai warrior. Trove has created awesome ...

Man Credits His ‘Wing Chun’ Skills to Surviving Samurai Sword Attack from Girlfriend

A man from Washington who survived his girlfriend’s alleged attempt to kill him with a samurai sword gives credit to his “Wing Chun” skills ...

Japan Has a Show About a Samurai Who Teams Up With A Cat Too Adorable to Kill

Redditors have recently uncovered the greatest show of all time: “Neko Zamurai”. The show follows a samurai named Madarame Kyuta...

George Lucas Once Begged This Japanese Actor to Play Obi-Wan Kenobi and Darth Vader

When thinking of timeless samurai movies, two people should immediately come to mind: Akira Kurosawa, the legendary director, and Toshiro Mi...

Japanese Priestess Killed With Samurai Sword During Fight at Shrine

A man wielding an 80-centimeter (31-inch) samurai sword reportedly stabbed his sister, a Shinto priestess, to death, before killing his wife...

Japanese Director’s 100th Film is the Most Badass Samurai Movie Ever

Director Takashi Miike’s upcoming film Mugen no jûnin, or “Blade of the Immortal”, features oodles of violence and an extremely badass...

Common Cast as Lead Character in ‘Black Samurai’ Series on Starz

Hip-hop star Common will be part of the new Starz series “Black Samurai”, an action-drama show that will feature “exceptional storytelling.”...

Man With Samurai Sword Arrested After Stabbing Cop Outside Presidential Office Building in Taiwan

A samurai sword-wielding man was recently apprehended by Taiwanese authorities on Friday, shortly after attacking a military police officer ...

Japanese Company Makes Adorable Samurai Armor for Cats and Dogs

Cats and dogs have become the newest samurai creatures thanks to a Japanese company dedicated to making it happen. Samurai Age, located in F...

The First Non-Japanese Samurai Was Actually Black

There was once a black Samurai in Japan, and while he did not sport an Afro like the popular black Samurai anime character, he was no less o...

Japanese Feudal-Era Satchels Are The Ultimate Accessories For Samurai Fans

A Japanese novelty goods store has unveiled some badass bags and smartphone pouches that match well with the samurai-inspired coats and pant...