(These three samurai unified Medieval Japan.) Upon their meeting, Nobunaga famously scrutinized Yasuke’s skin, initially believing it to be painted black. Convinced this was the case, Nobunaga ...

Medieval Japan may call to mind honorable sword-wielding samurai and stealthy ninja assassins. These figures, often seen in popular movies and games about pre-modern Japan, are only loosely based on ...

Five online modules each provide a case study in the role of art in capturing and conveying human experience. The samurai warrior has come to symbolize Japan’s medieval period of social and political ...

He is set to direct a new samurai movie for A24. Deadline reports that the film is titled Bushido. Plot details for the film ...