samurai

Traces the history of the samurai, discussing their greatest battles, worst defeats, weaponry, heroic deeds, code of ethics, and transforming role in Japanese society.

Contains translations of three hundred selections from the "Hagakure," in which the author, a seventeenth-century samurai who became a priest after being denied the privilege of following his master in death, defines the philosophy, ethics, and qualities that make a samurai.

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.

Explores the history and architecture of the ancient world and featuring graphics, computer animation, and location footage. Visits the great monuments, pagodas, and temples of Buddhist Japan and considers the Samurai warriors and their code of Bushido which stresses honor, self-discipline, bravery, and simple living, as it examines the traditional society of Japan and its emphasis on balance, order, and calm.

The story of the theft of a very special sword from a warlord in old Japan.

Describes the clothes and equipment worn by samurai warriors throughout history, examining the technical gear they depend on in their profession and describing how their dress style has changed over time.

The Gold Ranger reveals himself, and in the process saves the other Rangers from the deadly Nighlok.

Chronicles the key moments of Tomoe Ame and Miyamoto Usagi's friendship.

Kusanagi, the Grasscutter (the lost sword of the Japanese gods) holds the power that could topple the Shogun.