Many have spent years studying and teaching Japanese anime, exploring how its narratives intertwine with cultural, ...

The word ‘samurai’ evokes the image of a noble warrior in medieval Japan, armed with two types of sword, and bound to a moral code underpinned by the values of honour, loyalty and sacrifice. The word ...

What better scenario, then, than the Japanese civil war (1477-1600), where samurai and ninjas (known as shinobi) were fighting each other? Yet when the premiere trailer for Assassin’s Creed ...

But amid calls for policy reform and corporate action, an unexpected tool is gaining traction: meditation. By fostering resilience and mindful decision-making, meditative practice can not only ...

Seems simple enough, right? But it turns out that this basic practice, known as mindfulness meditation, is powerful stuff. Not only does it help reduce stress and improve mood, but it actually changes ...

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When Jack Draper had to retire injured from his Australian Open match against Carlos Alcaraz in January, some people asked the same old questions. Was the Briton's body built for success at the ...

Jack Draper booked a first ever Masters 1000 final and a place in the world's top 10 as he beat Carlos Alcaraz 6-1 0-6 6-4 in a thrilling semi-final at Indian Wells. Draper will pay 12th-seeded ...

“A Samurai in Time” capped its against-all-odds success story Friday at the 48th Japan Academy Film Prize ceremony, where it received the award for best film. A true Cinderella ...

Using a katana in place of a bat, Suzuki showed off the sheer sharpness and power of the sword traditionally used by samurai, effortlessly slicing balls in half as they were pitched to him.