while the samurai became adept with the famed katana sword. Although crude Chinese handguns reached Japan by the early 16th century, the later introduction of the European arquebus and its armor ...

The Japanese sword, often epitomized by the katana, is more than just a weapon. It is a symbol of Japan’s rich cultural history, craftsmanship, and the ideals of the samurai who wielded it. Known for ...

A kanji character on the brim of Yuka Saso's cap should have warned the rest ... The character “katana" (Japanese samurai sword), in orange, was sewn on her hat and remained visible throughout ...