Though a quieter month on HBO, May 2026 will still see the release of an exciting new period drama as well as some ...

And yet in that room the United States quietly handed an entire nation to colonial rule — and set in motion a chain of events ...

FX’s hit series *Shōgun* has reignited global fascination with samurai-era Japan, weaving together authentic cultural traditions, real historical figures, and fictional intrigue. While it condenses ...

Nathan Algren survives Katsumoto’s final battle in The Last Samurai and helps Emperor Meiji understand what the samurai died ...

As Sanseito, a right-wing populist party of Japan, gradually builds strength and influence, its members draw inspiration from figures in American conservative politics. Despite the parallels, Sanseito ...

Amakuni turned humiliation into mastery. He let failure teach him, harden him and drive him forward until the thing that once ...

Japanese P4P showdown between Naoya Inoue and Junto Nakatani sees a great history of boxers from Japan renewed.

Plus, ONE Atomweight Muay Thai World Champion Nadaka Yoshinari will put his crown on the line against longtime rival ...

Takeru aims to capture ONE gold in Rodtang rematch and mentions K1 title win as capstone achievement before ONE Samurai 1 ...

Japan wrote pacifism into its constitution and culture following World War II, but that era may be coming to an end. Prime ...

Just an hour from Tokyo, Kamakura offers a rare mix of samurai-era history, spiritual landmarks, and calming coastal scenery. Once Japan’s political center, it’s now a peaceful getaway with temples, ...

Wakamatsu, Nadaka, and others reflect on what the kickboxing legend means to the Japanese combat sports scene.