The way of the ninja requires massive sacrifices, and samurai must live by the exacting code of Bushido. Usually, pop culture depicts ninjas and samurai as stoic men — but here are 10 amazing ...

These 3 samurai women were some of history’s most legendary warriors. For hundreds of years, Japan was a warrior state. These women were among the country's fiercest.

Discover the powerful and largely untold history of Japan’s Onna-musha - female samurai warriors who stood alongside men on the battlefield. In this documentary, we explore their role in feudal ...

Female samurai had varying experiences with combat and their roles were dependent on the place. Combat Training. During the Edo period, women who belonged to the samurai class were required to ...