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 ...

TSURU, Yamanashi Prefecture--Showcasing some of the nation's top swords and fittings, a special exhibition at the Museum Tsuru here is exploring the aesthetic beauty of samurai blades. One of the ...

Some buy expensive watches. Others give vehicles. Burrow opted for something more unique -- genuine samurai swords. When the offensive linemen walked into the team's equipment room, they each ...

The chief priestess was stabbed to death, reportedly by her brother. A bloodied Samurai sword was found at the scene, along with other knives. The attacker's wife also took part in the ambush on ...