Storie

26 September 2023

5 Key Aspects of Japanese Samurai Swords

Japanese samurai swords, known as "katana" or “nihonto”, are renowned for their craftsmanship, sharpness, and historical significance. An authentic...

11 September 2023

The Elegance of Lacquer: Exploring Urushi on Samur...

Japanese samurai armor has been an object of admiration and fascination for centuries. Among the many features that make them unique is one element...

13 July 2023

Zen and the Samurai

One of the most widespread myths about Japanese history is that Zen Buddhism was practiced by all samurai. While it is true that Zen had a big...

05 July 2023

Was samurai armor effective?

From the Nara period (710-784) to the Genpei War (1180-1185) there were some major innovations in Japanese military organization, one above all the...

01 June 2023

Bu and Bun: The Arts of War and Peace

In addition to great strategic and military skill, most samurai had to be skilled in the civil arts. The warrior's ideal balance of military and...

25 May 2023

A favorite theme of mine: deer and autumn plants

Since the Heian period, The theme of the deer and autumn plants has been employed in poetry and art to represent autumn. This subject has always...