samurai

This book describes samurai warriors, including their training, fighting methods, and weapons, as well as the martial arts that are still practiced in Japanese culture.

Sensei Ki-yaga leads Niya and the other students of the Cockroach Ryu on a journey to beg the feudal Emperor to stop war from breaking out between the mountain ryus, putting to the test the firm friendship and unusual skills of these physically-disabled samurai-in-training.

Even though he has only one leg, Niya Moto is studying to be a samurai, and his five fellow-students are similarly burdened, but sensei Ki-Yaga, an ancient but legendary warrior, teaches them not only physical skills but mental and spiritual ones as well, so that they are well-equipped to face their most formidable opponents at the annual Samurai Games.

Describes the lives of samurai warriors in ancient Japan. The readers' choices reveal the historical details of life as a samurai during the Gempai wars of the 1100s, the rise of Nobunga in 1560, and as a wandering ronin in the 1600s.

Examines the Samurai's role in war by discussing nine battles from the sixteenth century. The author visited the battlefields and followed the course of the campaigns.

Traces the history of Japan's feudal system and discusses the roles, functions, and duties of the samurai warriors.

When a mysterious young woman named Mariko saves the life of the samurai Shiro, he falls in love and marries her, only to discover that his wife assumes the shape of a fox at night.

Describes the history, weapons, and way of life of the Samurai warriors of Japan.

Joe, Fred, and Sam are transported to seventeenth century Japan where they infuriate a Samurai warrior, encounter their great-grandaughters, and save their lives by reciting an ancient form of poetry.

Contains an introduction to what it was like to be Samurai Warrior, in simple text with illustrations, including information on armor, weapons, skills, and duties.