A training text, used by a martial arts school to teach members of the bushi (samurai) class, has been deciphered, revealing the rules samurai were expected to follow and what it took to truly become ...

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

When visiting a museum to learn about the samurai, one might expect to see suits of armor and elegant swords. The British Museum’s new exhibition, “Samurai,” which runs through May 4, does indeed ...

The term Samurai means 'those who serve'. The rise of Samurai culture took place during the feudal Heian Period (794-1185) in Japan. They were employed by wealthy landowners to serve and defend their ...

Should our national museums remain free for all? I am firmly in the “cough up” camp because the sector is overdue an ...