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The Last Leader of Japan’s Samurai-Era Pirates – Murakami Takeyoshi

「船に乗るより潮に乗れ」 Fune ni noru yori shio ni nore "Instead of riding a ship, ride the tide" Among a thousand islands, in a separate world of narrow straits, swift currents, and

Ostatni przywódca japońskich piratów epoki samurajów – Murakami Takeyoshi

「船に乗るより潮に乗れ」 (Fune ni noru yori shio ni nore) „Zamiast płynąć statkiem, płyń falą” Wśród tysiąca wysp, odrębnym świecie wąskich cieśnin, wartkich prądów i zdradliwych brzegów wewnętrznego Morza Seto – w

Furuta Oribe – a ruthless killer and sensitive artist in the era of the Sengoku samurai wars

He walked the path of peace and tea, of sword and blood Japan during the Sengoku period (15th–16th century) was a land drenched in blood, torn apart by a multi-generational

A Heart of Iron. The Samurai Dō Breastplates

Armor as protection, identity, an expression of ambition and worldview In a display case at the Tokyo National Museum rests the armor of a daimyō from Mino. Its very appearance

The Japanese Art of Fragrance in the Warrior Life and Death of the Samurai

“Five tones of scent, like five footsteps of the enemy.” I know—if I use the expression “the scent of a warrior,” I risk ridicule and evoking associations with a bad

Katakiuchi – A License for Samurai Clan Revenge in the Era of the Edo Shogunate

First, Formalities – Then, Bloody Vengeance In feudal Japan, revenge was not an impulse. It was a duty, a ritual, and at the same time a cold legal construct deeply

Samurai

Warrior's Japan

Japan’s history of warriors is a tale of courage, honor, and the relentless pursuit of perfection. From samurai to ninja, from ruthless yakuza to fearless women who broke through social barriers — each of these warriors walked a path filled with challenges: physical, psychological, and existential.

In this corner of the site, we focus on the multifaceted figure of the Japanese warrior — from masters of martial arts to literary portraits of strong women who shaped their fate with both pen and sword. Let us explore a world where strength meets subtlety, and where life and death often walk hand in hand. It is no coincidence that the symbol of the warrior in Japan is the cherry blossom — beautiful and short-lived.

The Way of the Warrior: Discovering the Strength of Bushidō through Combat, Self-Discipline, and Facing Adversity

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An enthusiast of Asian culture with a deep appreciation for the diverse philosophies of the world. By education, a psychologist and philologist specializing in Korean studies. At heart, a programmer (primarily for Android) and a passionate technology enthusiast, as well as a practitioner of Zen and mono no aware. In moments of tranquility, adheres to a disciplined lifestyle, firmly believing that perseverance, continuous personal growth, and dedication to one's passions are the wisest paths in life. Author of the book "Strong Women of Japan" (>>see more)

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