When a daimyo died, these warriors became "ronin," masterless samurai. After Tokugawa Ieyasu became shogun in 1603, samurai military services were no longer required, and many ronin wandered the ...

Distinctly Japanese homes and castles can be found in ... Digital tourism is nothing new, but Ronin’s setting gives it new life. And once you’re done exploring and sightseeing, it’s time ...

A long-beloved tale dating back some 300 years, Kanadehon Chushingura tells the story of the famed 47 ronin as they avenge the death of their lord, helping us uncover truths about Japanese character.