Team Japan, boosted by country’s economic power, makes racket in WBC bracket

MIAMI — Nobody is saying the quiet part out loud, but nobody has to. The evidence is in the bracket. The World Baseball ...

Samurai Japan’s identity crisis led to WBC disaster

Whatever the case, Samurai Japan has a major decision to make between now and then: It has to figure out what it wants to be.
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Cannes: The Undying Appeal of the Japanese Samurai

One of the most influential character archetypes in film history is adapting to contemporary social mores and finding new life on Japan’s screens big and small. By Gavin Blair By the time the samurai ...

Shohei Ohtani’s heroics not enough as Venezuela upsets Japan in shocking WBC quarterfinal

MIAMI — Shohei Ohtani is only one player. Samurai Japan’s 8-5 loss to Venezuela on Saturday night in the quarterfinals of the ...

Samurai treasures, modern luxuries: Island-hopping through Japan’s stunning Seto Inland Sea

Scattered across the Seto Inland Sea, the islands of the Geiyo archipelago allow travelers to experience a quieter side of Japan. Best known for the Shimanami Kaido cycling route, the area is rich ...
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17 Rare Photos of Japan's Last Samurai

The silhouette of the Samurai, often cloaked in shadow, has captivated imaginations for centuries. While their iconic armor and katana evoke tales of honor and war, these legendary warriors largely ...
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G7 Japan Summit: From Samurai To America’s Geisha

Japan has a proud history of anti-imperialist struggle. Samurai means “to Serve” and belongs to the warrior class of feudal Japan. The classes of Japan were based upon the caste system of India and ...