SETO, Aichi Prefecture—As Japan prepares to celebrate Children's Day on May 5, one of its long-standing traditions is taking on a modern twist and gaining international appeal. At ceramic manufacturer ...

The samurai belonged to the intellectual elite of Japanese society and practiced creative disciplines like calligraphy and poetry that often contrasted with the violent nature of battle. The warrior ...

TOKYO — Gold and silver ornamental samurai helmets went on sale for tens of thousands of dollars at a Japanese jewelry store on Thursday (March 17) ahead of an annual festival for boys. Samurai ...

Ceramic samurai warrior helmets are seen in Koka, Shiga Prefecture, in west Japan. At Meizan Ceramics Industry Co.'s Shigarakiyaki pottery studio in the city, shipping of the ceramic samurai helmets ...

The feudal era of Japan might be long gone, but the influence of samurais is still visible in modern day Japan. From traditional armor fitted for pets, to figurines that combine samurais and ...