One of the oldest nations in the world, Japan has plenty to see and do. Depending on what time of year, visitors are prone to encounter incredible festivals, delicious foods, and natural beauty both ...

An original letter believed written by samurai general Akechi Mitsuhide immediately after the "Honno-ji incident" -- in which Mitsuhide forced daimyo Oda Nobunaga to commit suicide on June 21, 1582, ...

FUKUCHIYAMA, Kyoto -- A portrait of 16th century samurai general Akechi Mitsuhide, believed to be the only one in existence, is on display for a one-week special exhibition at Fukuchiyama Mitsuhide ...

CANNES, May 26 (Reuters) - Japanese director Takeshi Kitano said that he held back in showing too much blood and gore in "Kubi", his new ultraviolent samurai film that features beheadings faster than ...