samurai

In Japan in 1853, at the time of U.S. Commodore Matthew Perry's visit to Japan, Yoshi, a young Japanese boy who dreams of becoming a samurai one day, learns about America from Majiro and has adventures with Jack, a young cabin boy aboard one of the U.S. ships. Includes historical notes and glossary.

An introduction to the samurai of ancient Japan, and their culture, values, enemies, and history.

Ghost can become invisible, Cormac can run up walls, and Kate can talk to animals--all talents that make them perfect recruits for the Black Lotus, a training school for the ninjas who are sworn to protect the world from the evil Samurai-run Empire and its plot to find the Moon Sword, a dangerous, powerful weapon in sixteenth-century Japan.

Text and illustrations look at the samurai warrior, focusing on battles, weapons and armor, myths, and other topics.

"Samurai Revolution tells the fascinating story of Japan's transformation from a backward country of feudal lords and samurai under the control of the shogun into a modern industrialized nation under the unifying rule of the Emperor. Japan's modern revolution spanned the third-quarter of the nineteenth century; knowledge of this history is essential to understand how and why Japan evolved into the nation it is today"--OCLC.

Ogami Itto, the Lone Wolf, and his nemesis, Yagyu Retsudo, lie dead on the field of their titanic duel. Ogami's young son, Daigoro, will not leave his father side, and none dare help the child, none save Togo Shigetada, a samurai on a desperate and deadly mission of his own!.

"When Usagi meets Mayumi, who longs for a new life, he reluctantly allows her to join him--but as their mutual attraction grows, Usagi ponders a heartbreaking dilemma: is his life too dangerous for companionship? Then, Usagi faces the return of demon Jei, in a series of harrowing stories that reveal both the final fate of the swordswoman Inazuma and the terrifying origin of the Black Soul. Later, as Usagi and Gen travel the countryside, they encounter many dangers--including a gambler Sakura, treacherous ninja, and trickster foxes--that put their honor and bravery to the test."--Back cover.

"The rabbit ronin has his first encounters with the Lord of Owls and Inspector Ishida, and in the series' longest story to date, nearly the entire cast becomes caught up in a scheme to recover the legendary Grass Cutting Sword"--Provided by publisher.

Features the exploits of rabbit samurai Usagi Yojimbo, including a fight with a monster, the search for a gangster, and a duel.