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「団結、報復、沈黙。」

(Danketsu, hōfuku, chinmoku.)

„Unity; retaliation; silence.”

— Yoshinori Watanabe (渡邉芳則, 2007, Tokyo)

Wakizashi – The Smaller Cousin of the Katana That Bore the Full Weight of Samurai Honor

The True Shadow of the Samurai Among all the swords of ancient Japan, none carried such a silent yet all-encompassing presence as the wakizashi. While pop culture has turned the

Wandering Street Vendors, the Botefuri – The Poor Entrepreneurs of Edo Who Carried the Metropolises of the Shogunate on Their Shoulders

The Excluded, Indispensable to Urban Life At dawn, the streets of Edo pulse with sounds, scents, and motion. Before the first rays of sunlight can reflect off the calm surface

Bōsōzoku – When Japan’s Motorcycle Gangs in Kamikaze Coats Took Over Tokyo’s Night Streets

Let’s Remember Tokyo, 1982. The night air is thick with the smell of exhaust fumes and cigarette smoke. The first, impatient, furious roars of engines break the silence—like war drums

Samurai Baroque Basara on Steroids – Gold and Blood, Katanas and Motorcycles in the Art of Tenmyouya Hisashi

Art on the Warpath Gold does not always signify beauty, and tradition is not always peaceful. Tenmyouya Hisashi is an artist who grabbed Japanese painting by the collar and shook

Japanese Pirates of the Murakami Clan: Educated Samurai, Bandits, Entrepreneurs, Poets – Who Were They?

The Surprising Pirates of Sengoku Japan In Japanese history, nothing is ever as it seems at first glance. Take pirates, for example—we imagine wild marauders, racing through the waves with

Irezumi: The Japanese Art of Ukiyo-e Masters in Yakuza Tattooing

Ukiyo-e in Tattooing The irezumi tattoo is an unmistakable trademark—a delicate design full of hidden meanings and symbolism drawn from Japanese history and the art of ukiyo-e. Anyone who is

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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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