Odawara, Japan (CNN) — The careful placement of the traditional “kabuto” helmet and the adjustment of the cord chin strap complete the transformation. Simon Celestine arrived at Odawara castle as a ...

The 16-bit classic comes to the West for the very first time! Japan. The Edo period. After many years of violent wars, peace has returned to the land, but it doesn’t seem like it will last for long. A ...

Shōgun is a Hulu and FX historical fiction series set during the Edo Period, following European traders who arrive in Japan, becoming favoured allies of a feudal lord. The series is based on a novel ...

For some reason the idea of living in a grim medieval world is an enduring and appealing one. As if life doesn't already have enough problems, there's something in our brains that looks at a medieval ...

Ubisoft's latest open-world RPG overcomes forgettable quests thanks to standout characters and improved stealth… This remake of a Yakuza spin-off is the best samurai game that you can play right now ...

Alex Snowdon traces the early development of capitalism and the struggle it generates against it Exploitative and deeply unequal class societies have existed for thousands of years.