An image from 1750 shows Tomoe Gozen, a female samurai who lived in the 12th century, killing an enemy. . | Credit: Heritage ...

What comes to your mind when you hear the term ‘samurai’? For most people, the imagination rolls out like men on the battlefield, clad in armour, wielding a sword, and unwavering in loyalty. From the ...

A remarkable exhibition at London’s British Museum traces the 1,000-year history, evolution and influence of Japan’s famed warrior class.

Samurai anime remain a treasured staple among anime fans, and with The Elusive Samurai returning Summer 2026, here's a few to ...

At dawn, people dressed as armoured samurai warriors join the Shinto priests on a kilometre-long climb back to the summit shrine ...