1185-1868

Traces the history of Japan's feudal system and discusses the roles, functions, and duties of the samurai warriors, and how the samuari spirit lives on permeating the business and industrial life of Japan.

Collects classic Japanese samurai stories and presents them, along with informative sidebars on samurai, as inspiration for teenagers to increase their mental and emotional strength.

During the Tokugawa period in ancient Japan, Michio works with his master, Sensei Masa, to create the perfect samurai sword, but after it is complete they find the right warrior to own such a magnificent sword.

Discusses the history of Japan during the nearly 700 years when the country was under the rule of military warlords, or shoguns.

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.

Provides information about various aspects of life in the past, highlighting notable events and achievements in medieval and early modern Japan, covering, history, geography, government, society and economy, warfare, religion, philosophy, education, science, language and literature, the arts, architecture, travel and communication, and everyday affairs. Includes maps, drawings, and photographs.

During a warlord's drive to unify Japan, two unemployed samurai become bodyguards to a group of foreigners being harassed by the warlord's enemies.

In Japan during the last quarter of the 16th century two unemployed samurai attempt to discover who is mutilating the cherry trees in the valley of Lord Ohmori.

Traces the history of the samurai castles of medieval Japan with information on the role of samurai, shogun, and women in feudal Japanese society, on religious beliefs, and on arms and armor of the period.

Discusses the social position, culture, and wartime and peacetime activities of the samurai warriors of ancient Japan.