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These clans produced countless famous officials and warriors, and have even influenced Japan all the way to the present day.</p> </div> <div class="item"> <a href="/en/article/4932/"> <div class="article-thumbnail"> <div class="inner-article-thumbnail"> <img src="https://imgcp.aacdn.jp/img-a/488/auto/global-aaj-front/article/2017/02/58af9b85df8ec_58af9af55c3e6_1257654021.jpg" alt="" height="125"> </div> </div> <p class="title">Samurai Signs Teach Bathing Etiquette & More</p> </a> <p class="relate-link"> <span class="tag"> <a href="/en/tag/samurai/">Samurai</a> </span> <span class="tag"> <a href="/en/tag/design/">Design</a> </span> </p> <p class="txt">Trying to navigate your way through the myriad rules in Japan? 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Or, at the very least, have the coolest Shiba 'shogun' on the block!</p> </div> <div class="item"> <a href="/en/article/5224/"> <div class="article-thumbnail"> <div class="inner-article-thumbnail"> <img src="https://imgcp.aacdn.jp/img-a/488/auto/global-aaj-front/article/2017/05/5906c425a2836_5906c39077f51_875293977.jpg" alt="" height="125"> </div> </div> <p class="title">Dress Up As a Samurai or Geisha in Kyoto</p> </a> <p class="relate-link"> <span class="tag"> <a href="/en/tag/samurai/">Samurai</a> </span> <span class="tag"> <a href="/en/tag/geisha/">Geisha</a> </span> </p> <p class="txt">Dress up like a maiko, geisha or samurai in Kyoto, where you’ll discover the traditional landscape of a classic Japanese city.</p> </div> <div class="item"> <a href="/en/article/5114/"> <div class="article-thumbnail"> <div class="inner-article-thumbnail"> <img loading="lazy" src="https://imgcp.aacdn.jp/img-a/488/auto/global-aaj-front/article/2017/04/58e212d1148db_58e21282d0c5e_229926985.jpg" alt="" height="125"> </div> </div> <p class="title">Long Lost Samurai Sword Returns to Japan</p> </a> <p class="relate-link"> <span class="tag"> <a href="/en/tag/samurai/">Samurai</a> </span> <span class="tag"> <a href="/en/tag/shizuoka/">Shizuoka</a> </span> </p> <p class="txt">Progressive samurai Yoshida Shoin was denied his dream of crossing the ocean, but his 'tanto' still made it to California.</p> </div> <div class="item"> <a href="/en/article/5803/"> <div class="article-thumbnail"> <div class="inner-article-thumbnail"> <img loading="lazy" src="https://imgcp.aacdn.jp/img-a/488/auto/global-aaj-front/article/2017/10/59d5914a7a326_59d59144c109e_944073751.jpg" alt="" height="125"> </div> </div> <p class="title">7 Samurai Spots in Tokyo & Surrounding Areas</p> </a> <p class="relate-link"> <span class="tag"> <a href="/en/tag/samurai/">Samurai</a> </span> <span class="tag"> <a href="/en/tag/tokyo/">Tokyo</a> </span> </p> <p class="txt">Relive the Edo days with our selection of samurai-related spots in and near Tokyo... with two special bonuses!</p> </div> <div class="item"> <a href="/en/article/5396/"> <div class="article-thumbnail"> <div class="inner-article-thumbnail"> <img loading="lazy" src="https://imgcp.aacdn.jp/img-a/488/auto/global-aaj-front/article/2017/06/5944579ba75e7_594457896b3b6_550800542.jpg" alt="" height="125"> </div> </div> <p class="title">Top 30 Spots Across Japan Ranked by Tourists</p> </a> <p class="relate-link"> <span class="tag"> <a href="/en/tag/historical-site/">Historical Site</a> </span> <span class="tag"> <a href="/en/tag/rankings/">Rankings</a> </span> </p> <p class="txt">Travel website TripAdvisor has just listed this year's hot spots in Japan as selected by overseas visitors and we can't wait to see what's at number one!</p> </div> <div class="item"> <a href="/en/article/6130/"> <div class="article-thumbnail"> <div class="inner-article-thumbnail"> <img loading="lazy" src="https://imgcp.aacdn.jp/img-a/488/auto/global-aaj-front/article/2017/12/5a400ee83e18a_5a400ed0a72c4_1322382438.png" alt="" height="125"> </div> </div> <p class="title">'Batman Ninja' Coming to DVD & Blu-ray in 2018</p> </a> <p class="relate-link"> <span class="tag"> <a href="/en/tag/anime/">Anime</a> </span> <span class="tag"> <a href="/en/tag/movie/">Movies</a> </span> </p> <p class="txt">Produced by Warner Bros., Batman Ninja sees the Dark Knight transported to the Warring States Period to encounter Japanese versions of his most iconic allies and enemies—with character designs by Afro Samurai's Takashi Okazaki!</p> </div> <div class="item"> <a href="/en/article/5187/"> <div class="article-thumbnail"> <div class="inner-article-thumbnail"> <img loading="lazy" src="https://imgcp.aacdn.jp/img-a/488/auto/global-aaj-front/article/2017/04/58fef9ebde397_58fef9e4a26c5_204841356.jpg" alt="" height="125"> </div> </div> <p class="title">History of Same-Sex Samurai Love in Edo Japan</p> </a> <p class="relate-link"> <span class="tag"> <a href="/en/tag/samurai/">Samurai</a> </span> <span class="tag"> <a href="/en/tag/lgbt/">LGBT</a> </span> </p> <p class="txt">Thinking about samurai conjures up images of swords, honor, battles and blood. 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From its craggy coasts and crater lakes to plunging falls and samurai festivals, there was plenty of energy to go around!</p> </div> <div class="item"> <a href="/en/article/5690/"> <div class="article-thumbnail"> <div class="inner-article-thumbnail"> <img loading="lazy" src="https://imgcp.aacdn.jp/img-a/488/auto/global-aaj-front/article/2017/09/59ad8288b769b_59ad826d2921c_1281048138.jpg" alt="" height="125"> </div> </div> <p class="title">Captain America Turns Samurai Warrior</p> </a> <p class="relate-link"> <span class="tag"> <a href="/en/tag/samurai/">Samurai</a> </span> <span class="tag"> <a href="/en/tag/toys/">Toys</a> </span> </p> <p class="txt">Chances are, figurine collectors who are obsessed with Marvel characters probably already have one or two Captain America figurines, but this one from Bandai is the perfect blend of the beloved American comic book hero and historical Japanese warriors.</p> </div> <div class="item"> <a href="/en/article/5853/"> <div class="article-thumbnail"> <div class="inner-article-thumbnail"> <img loading="lazy" src="https://imgcp.aacdn.jp/img-a/488/auto/global-aaj-front/article/2017/10/59e90162927a4_59e90157706c3_1909260220.jpg" alt="" height="125"> </div> </div> <p class="title">Top 10 Museums as Chosen by Overseas Tourists</p> </a> <p class="relate-link"> <span class="tag"> <a href="/en/tag/museum/">Museum</a> </span> <span class="tag"> <a href="/en/tag/rankings/">Rankings</a> </span> </p> <p class="txt">These collections of samurai armor, ancient artifacts and futuristic technology are sure to pique your interest.</p> </div> <div class="item"> <a href="/en/article/6091/"> <div class="article-thumbnail"> <div class="inner-article-thumbnail"> <img loading="lazy" src="https://imgcp.aacdn.jp/img-a/488/auto/global-aaj-front/article/2017/12/5a35696587858_5a3567264eb5f_770531898.jpeg" alt="" height="125"> </div> </div> <p class="title">Odawara Castle: Last Stand of the Old Order</p> </a> <p class="relate-link"> <span class="tag"> <a href="/en/tag/castle/">Castles</a> </span> <span class="tag"> <a href="/en/tag/kanagawa/">Kanagawa</a> </span> </p> <p class="txt">Located just south of Tokyo, Odawara Castle was known as an impregnable fortress—until it was taken down by a party!</p> </div> <div class="item"> <a href="/en/article/4911/"> <div class="article-thumbnail"> <div class="inner-article-thumbnail"> <img loading="lazy" src="https://imgcp.aacdn.jp/img-a/488/auto/global-aaj-front/article/2017/02/58aa694811751_58aa68dc207ab_257986910.jpg" alt="" height="125"> </div> </div> <p class="title">Kanazawa's Geisha & Samurai Districts</p> </a> <p class="relate-link"> <span class="tag"> <a href="/en/tag/historical-site/">Historical Site</a> </span> <span class="tag"> <a href="/en/tag/kanazawa/">Kanazawa</a> </span> </p> <p class="txt">One of Japan’s best-kept secrets, Kanazawa is a beautiful city famous for its rich culture and history, including areas frequented by geisha and samurai.</p> </div> <div class="item"> <a href="/en/article/5651/"> <div class="article-thumbnail"> <div class="inner-article-thumbnail"> <img loading="lazy" src="https://imgcp.aacdn.jp/img-a/488/auto/global-aaj-front/article/2017/08/59a516f0b15ac_59a513c0bb484_1873180257.jpg" alt="" height="125"> </div> </div> <p class="title">Hoof It to Soma-Nomaoi Festival in Fukushima</p> </a> <p class="relate-link"> <span class="tag"> <a href="/en/tag/samurai/">Samurai</a> </span> <span class="tag"> <a href="/en/tag/fukushima/">Fukushima</a> </span> </p> <p class="txt">Head down to the Soma region of Fukushima to witness a thousand-year-old festival that's still a barrel of fun today.</p> </div> <div class="item"> <a href="/en/article/6175/"> <div class="article-thumbnail"> <div class="inner-article-thumbnail"> <img loading="lazy" src="https://imgcp.aacdn.jp/img-a/488/auto/global-aaj-front/article/2018/01/5a5dd6fa0d64c_5a5dd63030ad8_1635545717.jpg" alt="" height="125"> </div> </div> <p class="title">Getting Out & About in Miyagi Prefecture</p> </a> <p class="relate-link"> <span class="tag"> <a href="/en/tag/historical-site/">Historical Site</a> </span> <span class="tag"> <a href="/en/tag/miyagi/">Miyagi</a> </span> </p> <p class="txt">Located in Japan’s Tohoku Region just a couple hours north of Tokyo by shinkansen bullet train, Miyagi Prefecture is full of delights for travelers eager to venture off the beaten path. We went on a two-day journey to experience Miyagi's inland cities.</p> </div> <div class="item"> <a href="/en/article/5534/"> <div class="article-thumbnail"> <div class="inner-article-thumbnail"> <img loading="lazy" src="https://imgcp.aacdn.jp/img-a/488/auto/global-aaj-front/article/2017/07/59762575723f7_597624c4f04e2_1294135519.jpg" alt="" height="125"> </div> </div> <p class="title">Legendary Katana Now On Display in Tokyo</p> </a> <p class="relate-link"> <span class="tag"> <a href="/en/tag/museum/">Museum</a> </span> <span class="tag"> <a href="/en/tag/samurai/">Samurai</a> </span> </p> <p class="txt">The legendary crescent moon katana, one of Japan's Five Swords Under Heaven, is now on display and is a hit with history buffs and video gamers alike.</p> </div> <div class="item"> <a href="/en/article/5562/"> <div class="article-thumbnail"> <div class="inner-article-thumbnail"> <img loading="lazy" src="https://imgcp.aacdn.jp/img-a/488/auto/global-aaj-front/article/2017/08/59955ba70b4e5_59955ad2b5d95_1513370596.jpg" alt="" height="125"> </div> </div> <p class="title">Undiscovered Japan: Fukushima & Miyagi</p> </a> <p class="relate-link"> <span class="tag pr"> <a href="/en/tag/pr/">PR</a> </span> <span class="tag"> <a href="/en/tag/tohoku-coast/">Tohoku Pacific Coast</a> </span> </p> <p class="txt">While Fukushima and Miyagi prefectures were both badly hit by the 2011 Great East Japan Earthquake and Tsunami, the region has now largely recovered, and is looking to see travelers flock in once again.</p> </div> <div class="item"> <a href="/en/article/5818/"> <div class="article-thumbnail"> <div class="inner-article-thumbnail"> <img loading="lazy" src="https://imgcp.aacdn.jp/img-a/488/auto/global-aaj-front/article/2017/10/59e128b8ae9e0_59e124b14d25c_844181424.jpg" alt="" height="125"> </div> </div> <p class="title">Japan's 12 Most Famous Samurai</p> </a> <p class="relate-link"> <span class="tag"> <a href="/en/tag/samurai/">Samurai</a> </span> </p> <p class="txt">You probably know Miyamoto Musashi, but how many other real-world samurai can you name? 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