One thing the season of sacrifice whirrs though the air is the reminders of the story behind it. The intention behind the willingness, the grief behind the bravery and the miracle of God’s mercy.

Quote of the Day by Yamamoto Tsunetomo is a warning that pride in material possessions leads to a lack of duty and self-respect. His ancient wisdom resonates today, challenging modern consumer culture ...

Although Miyamoto Musashi is remembered as one of historys deadliest swordsmen, he left behind a surprisingly thoughtful ...

Visitors to the British Museum's highly popular samurai exhibition probably thought they were looking at a national symbol ...

Last week, I traveled to Kochi Prefecture, Shikoku, following a group touring Japan. The group’s treasurer, aware of my ...

KYOTO--A stone wall unearthed at the ruins of Fushimi Castle here suggests that 16th-century warlord Toyotomi Hideyoshi built ...

Hikone Castle, a prominent 17th-century structure here, has received a positive preliminary evaluation for UNESCO World ...

With its vivid vermilion main hall featuring Mitsubishi Group’s iconic three-diamond emblem, the Tosa Inari Shrine serves as a reminder of the massive corporate conglomerate’s origins. The shrine, ...

The government of Okazaki, Aichi Prefecture, announced Wednesday that seating in the keep of Okazaki Castle will be available ...

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