Articles related to "Samurai"
One Who Serves
Come learn about how some young boys and girls followed in their father's footsteps to become the most powerful warriors in Japan.
samurai • education of samurai • medieval japan • women samurai • samurai students
Come learn about how some young boys and girls followed in their father's footsteps to become the most powerful warriors in Japan.
samurai • education of samurai • medieval japan • women samurai • samurai students
Samurai: Japanese Honor, Tradition
The samurai influence on the Japanese culture is evident even today.
japan • samurai • shogun • japanese culture • bushido
The samurai influence on the Japanese culture is evident even today.
japan • samurai • shogun • japanese culture • bushido
Samurai Weaponry
A short examination of the weaponry used by the samurai and several examples of treating wounds inflicted by those weapons.
samurai weapons • samurai warrior • katana and wakizashi • yari • nodachi
A short examination of the weaponry used by the samurai and several examples of treating wounds inflicted by those weapons.
samurai weapons • samurai warrior • katana and wakizashi • yari • nodachi
The Magnificent Samurai
A review of "Seven Samurai," the great Japanese film.
samurai • japan • japanese • film • mifune
A review of "Seven Samurai," the great Japanese film.
samurai • japan • japanese • film • mifune
GHOST DOG: The Way of the Samurai/The Album
i'll admit, when i went to Streetside Records to pick up GHOST DOG--i had one thing on my mind--the mesmeric eeriness of RZA's beats that i heard for two hours in the movie.
ghost dog • rza • soundtrack • j-toth
i'll admit, when i went to Streetside Records to pick up GHOST DOG--i had one thing on my mind--the mesmeric eeriness of RZA's beats that i heard for two hours in the movie.
ghost dog • rza • soundtrack • j-toth
The Last Samurai
A review of the film "The Last Samurai".
cinema • films • moviews • reviews • criticism.
A review of the film "The Last Samurai".
cinema • films • moviews • reviews • criticism.
Afro Samurai on DVD
FUNimation will release Afro Samurai on DVD on May 22. Anime stars the voices of Samuel L. Jackson, Kelly Hu and Ron Perlman, with music from RZA.
afro samurai • samuel l. jackson • gonzo • spike tv • funimation
FUNimation will release Afro Samurai on DVD on May 22. Anime stars the voices of Samuel L. Jackson, Kelly Hu and Ron Perlman, with music from RZA.
afro samurai • samuel l. jackson • gonzo • spike tv • funimation
Afro Samurai strikes January 4th
Five-part anime series Afro Samurai will debut on Spike TV on Thursday, January 4th. Ron Perlman and Kelly Hu join Samuel L. Jackson in the voice cast.
afro samurai • gonzo • takashi okazaki • anime • spike tv
Five-part anime series Afro Samurai will debut on Spike TV on Thursday, January 4th. Ron Perlman and Kelly Hu join Samuel L. Jackson in the voice cast.
afro samurai • gonzo • takashi okazaki • anime • spike tv
Afro Samurai website active
Gonzo and Spike TV to produce anime based on Takashi Okazaki's Afro Samurai. First five episodes to air this fall.
afro samurai • gonzo • spike tv • anime • samuel l. jackson
Gonzo and Spike TV to produce anime based on Takashi Okazaki's Afro Samurai. First five episodes to air this fall.
afro samurai • gonzo • spike tv • anime • samuel l. jackson
Book Review: "Nagashino 1575" by Stephen Turnbull
This book gives a detailed analysis of the events leading up to the battle at Nagashino, the battle itself, and its aftermath. An essential addition to any bookshelf.
wargaming • war gaming • book reviews • references • turnbull
This book gives a detailed analysis of the events leading up to the battle at Nagashino, the battle itself, and its aftermath. An essential addition to any bookshelf.
wargaming • war gaming • book reviews • references • turnbull
Commodore Perry and the Opening of Japan
What was the impact of Commodore Perry's illegal entry of Japanese waters?
japan • samurai • isolationism • american imperialism • tokugawa ieyasu
What was the impact of Commodore Perry's illegal entry of Japanese waters?
japan • samurai • isolationism • american imperialism • tokugawa ieyasu
Samurai Jack Movie?
Samurai Jack movie will be first flick for Frederator Films, a new 2-D animated feature film studio. Genndy Tartatovsky (Power of the Dark Crystal) will write and direct.
samurai jack • genndy tartatovsky • federator films • eric gardner • fred seibert
Samurai Jack movie will be first flick for Frederator Films, a new 2-D animated feature film studio. Genndy Tartatovsky (Power of the Dark Crystal) will write and direct.
samurai jack • genndy tartatovsky • federator films • eric gardner • fred seibert
Samurai Love God
Eric Mahoney's Samurai Love God plays on Comedy Central. Oh yes, and on your cell phone.
samurai love god • cartoon • comedy central • eric mahoney • jenna jameson
Eric Mahoney's Samurai Love God plays on Comedy Central. Oh yes, and on your cell phone.
samurai love god • cartoon • comedy central • eric mahoney • jenna jameson
Samurai Women Warriors
The women of the Aizu province broke free of tradition and fought with the army in definance of Imperial troops at the Meiji Restoration.
meiji restoration • tokugawa • samurai • kimono • women
The women of the Aizu province broke free of tradition and fought with the army in definance of Imperial troops at the Meiji Restoration.
meiji restoration • tokugawa • samurai • kimono • women
The Sword Arts
The long blades of the sword have been a focal point of the martial artist for thousands of years. Here are some of the primary types, to be elaborated on in future articles.
sword • katana • tanto • martial arts • karate
The long blades of the sword have been a focal point of the martial artist for thousands of years. Here are some of the primary types, to be elaborated on in future articles.
sword • katana • tanto • martial arts • karate
Japanese Tea Ceremony
The Japanese tea ceremony began during the Medieval Age and has continued with few changes since the formalized rules were created.
tea ceremony • samurai • japanese medieval age • zen buddhism • teahouses
The Japanese tea ceremony began during the Medieval Age and has continued with few changes since the formalized rules were created.
tea ceremony • samurai • japanese medieval age • zen buddhism • teahouses
Himeji Castle in Japan
Touring Himeji Castle is an experience the entire family will enjoy. Located in the Kansai region, this taste of Japan's military heritage is a must see.
himeji castle • japanese military architecture • authentic samurai • white heron castle • hirasagi-jo
Touring Himeji Castle is an experience the entire family will enjoy. Located in the Kansai region, this taste of Japan's military heritage is a must see.
himeji castle • japanese military architecture • authentic samurai • white heron castle • hirasagi-jo
Alternatives to Hollywood Blockbusters
Hollywood studios spend billions of dollars luring audiences to their biggest and shiniest blockbusters, while our continental counterparts continue to make smarter, subtler films. American audiences might not know what they are missing, and Hollywood would like to keep it that way.
hollywood • blockbuster • film • movie • video
Hollywood studios spend billions of dollars luring audiences to their biggest and shiniest blockbusters, while our continental counterparts continue to make smarter, subtler films. American audiences might not know what they are missing, and Hollywood would like to keep it that way.
hollywood • blockbuster • film • movie • video
Akita, Japan's Secret Paradise
Winter snow, history, local culture and the unhurried pace of rural Japan make Akita fun for the whole family. This unspoiled region has something for every visitor.
japan • akita • winter sports • jaxa • spaceflight
Winter snow, history, local culture and the unhurried pace of rural Japan make Akita fun for the whole family. This unspoiled region has something for every visitor.
japan • akita • winter sports • jaxa • spaceflight
FUNimation Profits Up 47.8%
Thanks to strong sales from Dragon Ball Z, Full Metal Alchemist and Trinity Blood, FUNimation's profits jumped by 47.8% for 2007's first quarter.
funimation • dragonball z • full metal alchemist • trinity blood • basilisk
Thanks to strong sales from Dragon Ball Z, Full Metal Alchemist and Trinity Blood, FUNimation's profits jumped by 47.8% for 2007's first quarter.
funimation • dragonball z • full metal alchemist • trinity blood • basilisk
Japanese Castles
A quick look at the design and construction of Japanese castles during the Sengoku Jidai.
japanese castles • sengoku jidai • age of the country at war • yamashiro • wajo
A quick look at the design and construction of Japanese castles during the Sengoku Jidai.
japanese castles • sengoku jidai • age of the country at war • yamashiro • wajo
Jinzo Toriumi (1929 - 2008)
Jinzo Toriumi, a scriptwriter and planner for animes like Gatchaman, Speed Racer and Casshern, died Thursday of liver cancer. He was 78.
jinzo toriumi • jinzo toriumi dead • jinzo toriumi obituary • gatchaman writer • astro boy writer
Jinzo Toriumi, a scriptwriter and planner for animes like Gatchaman, Speed Racer and Casshern, died Thursday of liver cancer. He was 78.
jinzo toriumi • jinzo toriumi dead • jinzo toriumi obituary • gatchaman writer • astro boy writer
Mako Iwamatsu (1933 - 2006)
Mako (full name Mako Iwamatsu) voiced roles in Samurai Jack, Avatar: The Last Airbender and Dexter's Laboratory. He fought to get Asian actors better roles in Hollywood.
mako • mako iwamatsu • samurai jack • dexter's laboratory • avatar: the last airbender
Mako (full name Mako Iwamatsu) voiced roles in Samurai Jack, Avatar: The Last Airbender and Dexter's Laboratory. He fought to get Asian actors better roles in Hollywood.
mako • mako iwamatsu • samurai jack • dexter's laboratory • avatar: the last airbender
The Winter Siege of Ulsan
In January 1598, the vastly outnumbered Japanese garrison of Ulsan resisted the assaults of a numerically superior allied Chinese/Korean army.
the winter siege of ulsan • the siege of ulsan • the relief of ulsan • samurai • ming army
In January 1598, the vastly outnumbered Japanese garrison of Ulsan resisted the assaults of a numerically superior allied Chinese/Korean army.
the winter siege of ulsan • the siege of ulsan • the relief of ulsan • samurai • ming army
A Dark Horse Riseth
Since the forming of Dark Horse Comics a little over 20 years ago, Dark Horse has been the home of many classic modern series. Star Wars, Concrete, Hellboy, Little Lulu, Doc Savage, Tarzan, King Kong , The Escapist, and many other titles have come from Mark Richardson and company.
king • kong • territory • hellboy • mignola
Since the forming of Dark Horse Comics a little over 20 years ago, Dark Horse has been the home of many classic modern series. Star Wars, Concrete, Hellboy, Little Lulu, Doc Savage, Tarzan, King Kong , The Escapist, and many other titles have come from Mark Richardson and company.
king • kong • territory • hellboy • mignola
Annie Award nominees for animation
The 31st annual Annie Awards for animation are coming up. Who will win?
The 31st annual Annie Awards for animation are coming up. Who will win?
The 2003 Fall and Winter Film Preview
This week, I continue my preview of the films slated to be released this fall and winter, as we conclude with the months of November and December. As usual, the majority of the serious contenders for the next Academy Awards are likely to come from some of these films.
the passion • mel gibson • preview • movie • motion picture
This week, I continue my preview of the films slated to be released this fall and winter, as we conclude with the months of November and December. As usual, the majority of the serious contenders for the next Academy Awards are likely to come from some of these films.
the passion • mel gibson • preview • movie • motion picture
Tom Cruise -- Top Notch?
With his illusive charm, good looks and the ability to carry an action film, Tom Cruise is a blockbuster hit.
tom cruise • married nicole kidman • top gun 1986 • the color of money 1986 • rain man 1988
With his illusive charm, good looks and the ability to carry an action film, Tom Cruise is a blockbuster hit.
tom cruise • married nicole kidman • top gun 1986 • the color of money 1986 • rain man 1988
Who to Blame?
Who to blame? The agent for not including gems, or you for not knowing all in advance?
travel • egypt • giza • zakkara • memphis
Who to blame? The agent for not including gems, or you for not knowing all in advance?
travel • egypt • giza • zakkara • memphis
Akira Kurosawa - Master of Japanese Cinema
An introduction to Akira Kurosawa, the artist and film-maker who redefined cinema. The Ran director's life, movies (inc. filmography) and news of an important exhibition.
akira kurosawa • seven samurai • japanese cinema • director profile kurosawa • rashomon
An introduction to Akira Kurosawa, the artist and film-maker who redefined cinema. The Ran director's life, movies (inc. filmography) and news of an important exhibition.
akira kurosawa • seven samurai • japanese cinema • director profile kurosawa • rashomon
Neilson top selling anime
Final Fantasy VII and Howl's Moving Castle tops Neilson Vidscan Top 10 titles of 2006.
neilson vidscan • top 10 list • anime • final fantasy vii: advent children • howl's moving castle
Final Fantasy VII and Howl's Moving Castle tops Neilson Vidscan Top 10 titles of 2006.
neilson vidscan • top 10 list • anime • final fantasy vii: advent children • howl's moving castle
Webby Animated Nominees
Check out, and vote for, your favourite online animated short at the 12th Annual Webby Awards. A short description of each clip is below.
12th annual webby awards • online film and video animation • thirty second bunnies theater • starz media • angry alien
Check out, and vote for, your favourite online animated short at the 12th Annual Webby Awards. A short description of each clip is below.
12th annual webby awards • online film and video animation • thirty second bunnies theater • starz media • angry alien
'May Blues' Turn Gold during Golden Week
May is a great time to visit Japan, not only for the temperature, but also for the festivals. But watch out for the traffic!
japan • golden week • mikoshi • matsuri • kodomo-no-hi
May is a great time to visit Japan, not only for the temperature, but also for the festivals. But watch out for the traffic!
japan • golden week • mikoshi • matsuri • kodomo-no-hi
Cherry Blossom Time
The mania for cherry blossoms on the main island of Honshu usually sets in around mid-March, leading to a week-long series of party/picnics beneath the cotton-candy-like cherry trees.
cherry blossom • sakura • matsuri • sakura matsuri • o-hanami
The mania for cherry blossoms on the main island of Honshu usually sets in around mid-March, leading to a week-long series of party/picnics beneath the cotton-candy-like cherry trees.
cherry blossom • sakura • matsuri • sakura matsuri • o-hanami
Kyoto -- Japanese History Within Reach
Kyoto is the ancient capital of Japan and home to countless historical sites and national treasures
kyoto • japan • heian • heian-kyo • heian era
Kyoto is the ancient capital of Japan and home to countless historical sites and national treasures
kyoto • japan • heian • heian-kyo • heian era
Newsletter May 2004
Gaming newsletter with multiformat release schedule.
video • game • news • professional • gaming
Gaming newsletter with multiformat release schedule.
video • game • news • professional • gaming
Television Time!
Making televison viewing meaningful, educational, and fun for your family. Good shows are out there!
family activities • television viewing • cable • shows
Making televison viewing meaningful, educational, and fun for your family. Good shows are out there!
family activities • television viewing • cable • shows
The 2003 Film Awards Season Is Upon Us ...
It's already coming up on December? That means the Film Awards Season for 2003 is about to begin, and there's plenty of news to discuss this week ... as well as my first, early, rusty predictions and a look at the schedule of events for this upcoming film awards season.
film awards • season • academy award • oscar • cinema
It's already coming up on December? That means the Film Awards Season for 2003 is about to begin, and there's plenty of news to discuss this week ... as well as my first, early, rusty predictions and a look at the schedule of events for this upcoming film awards season.
film awards • season • academy award • oscar • cinema
Batman: Gotham Knight Reel
Check out a sneak peak at the upcoming DC Comics/Warner Bros.' straight-to-DVD movie, Batman: Gotham Knight. The six-part flick comes to DVD shelves in July.
batman: gotham knight • dc comics • warner bros. • bruce timms • gregory noveck
Check out a sneak peak at the upcoming DC Comics/Warner Bros.' straight-to-DVD movie, Batman: Gotham Knight. The six-part flick comes to DVD shelves in July.
batman: gotham knight • dc comics • warner bros. • bruce timms • gregory noveck
Pulp Fiction: Mix of Pop Culture References
Think of hip, adventurous directors, and Quentin Tarantino always makes the list. His unique style is a mix of cinematic references and Tarantino's own special touch.
pulp fiction • quentin tarantino • pop culture references in pulp fiction • quentin tarantino cinematic references • quentin tarantino movies
Think of hip, adventurous directors, and Quentin Tarantino always makes the list. His unique style is a mix of cinematic references and Tarantino's own special touch.
pulp fiction • quentin tarantino • pop culture references in pulp fiction • quentin tarantino cinematic references • quentin tarantino movies
The Ryukyu Islands
An introduction to the history of the Ryukyu islands, south of Japan.
ryukyu islands • japan • saigo takamori • cashcropping • slavery
An introduction to the history of the Ryukyu islands, south of Japan.
ryukyu islands • japan • saigo takamori • cashcropping • slavery
DVD: COMING SOON! - May 23rd
Lots of Television released next week plus a really good documentary about Heavy Metal music.
dvd release • may 23 • 2006 • tv • film
Lots of Television released next week plus a really good documentary about Heavy Metal music.
dvd release • may 23 • 2006 • tv • film
FOREIGN AFFAIRS: DREAMS, EVERYBODY'S FINE, JU DOU
A brief look at the state of foreign films that played in America, and three of them in particular; AKIRA KUROSAWA'S DREAMS, EVERYBODY'S FINE, and JU DOU
movies • reviews • akira kurosawa's dreams • everybody's fine • ju dou
A brief look at the state of foreign films that played in America, and three of them in particular; AKIRA KUROSAWA'S DREAMS, EVERYBODY'S FINE, and JU DOU
movies • reviews • akira kurosawa's dreams • everybody's fine • ju dou
Marriage -- The Traditional Japanese Way
Whether traditional Shinto weddings or fashionable Christian-style affairs, Japanese weddings are big, big business. What is a $25,000 Shinto wedding like and how can a new couple afford one? This article attempts to answer those questions and many more.
japan • shinto wedding • heartful wedding • traditional japanese wedding • hakama
Whether traditional Shinto weddings or fashionable Christian-style affairs, Japanese weddings are big, big business. What is a $25,000 Shinto wedding like and how can a new couple afford one? This article attempts to answer those questions and many more.
japan • shinto wedding • heartful wedding • traditional japanese wedding • hakama
Oh Willow, Willow, Willow
man is a Tree. comparison of tree tales and images. Links to the White Moth and Green Willow stories from Japan regarding the value of human relationships and parables about choices in life. Links to pictures, Ovid's Metamorphoses and Classical resources
man is a tree • trees • willow • green willow • japanese fairytales
man is a Tree. comparison of tree tales and images. Links to the White Moth and Green Willow stories from Japan regarding the value of human relationships and parables about choices in life. Links to pictures, Ovid's Metamorphoses and Classical resources
man is a tree • trees • willow • green willow • japanese fairytales
Culture, style and swordplay
I was reminded of the importance of sociology and psychology on the development of different swords and styles.
cutlure • cutlures • swordplay • sword • swords
I was reminded of the importance of sociology and psychology on the development of different swords and styles.
cutlure • cutlures • swordplay • sword • swords
Foundation series : Enlightened morality (II)
In the second half of this article on the fundamentals of morality, I examine two complex spiritual issues.
individualism • individual • self • time • temporal
In the second half of this article on the fundamentals of morality, I examine two complex spiritual issues.
individualism • individual • self • time • temporal
Hellboy movie on Cartoon Network
Hellboy: Sword of Storms animated film coming to The Cartoon Network on October 28, 4 months before the DVD release date.
hellboy • mike mignola • animation • film • movie
Hellboy: Sword of Storms animated film coming to The Cartoon Network on October 28, 4 months before the DVD release date.
hellboy • mike mignola • animation • film • movie
Brussels Statue Draws Tourists
Brussels' Manneken Pis, a small statue of a little boy peeing, is a strange and mysterious tourist attraction. For centuries, people have been drawn to the boy, but why?
belgium attractions • belgium sights • brussels attractions • brussels sights • manneken pis
Brussels' Manneken Pis, a small statue of a little boy peeing, is a strange and mysterious tourist attraction. For centuries, people have been drawn to the boy, but why?
belgium attractions • belgium sights • brussels attractions • brussels sights • manneken pis
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