Samurai & Blade– category –

Hey everyone, it’s Sofia! So, let’s get real for a sec. Have you ever been playing a video game, like one of those epic samurai sagas, and just felt this intense urge to dive right through the screen? To walk those moonlit paths, hear th...

Yo, what's up, fellow Japan lovers and 90s anime connoisseurs! Ayaka here, and today we're diving deep, like, real deep, into a mission that's close to my heart. We're on a quest to find the soul of Rurouni Kenshin in the sprawling, neon...

There's a rhythm that beats at the heart of Japan, a sound that has echoed through its forested valleys for nearly a millennium. It's not the serene chime of a temple bell or the bustle of a Tokyo crosswalk. It's the percussive, insisten...

In the quiet backstreets of Kyoto, away from the vibrant flurry of geishas and the glowing lanterns of Gion, a different kind of sound can be heard. It is not the chime of a temple bell or the chatter of tourists. It is the sharp, resona...

Yo, what’s the vibe? Let’s take a trip. Not just to Japan, but to a specific time and a specific feeling. We’re diving deep into the smoky, rain-slicked streets of 1960s Japan, but we’re seeing it through the lens of a movie camera. This...

What’s up, culture crew! Megumi here, coming at you live from the neon-drenched heart of Tokyo. Usually, I’m hyping you up for the wildest festivals Japan has to offer, but today, we’re time-traveling. We’re diving headfirst into the smo...

Yo, what’s the vibe? Ryo here. Ever watch Demon Slayer and get that insane urge to just… breathe? Not just the normal in-and-out, but that deep, world-altering, full-power kind of breath that turns you from zero to hero? That’s the feeli...

Yo, what's the deal? Ever scrolled through your feed and seen these ridiculously good-looking anime characters that are... swords? Yeah, you heard that right. Welcome to the world of Touken Ranbu, or TouRan for the real ones. This ain't ...

Yo, what's the deal? It's Ami. When you hear "Kamakura," what's the first thing that pops into your head? Probably the massive bronze Buddha, right? Or maybe the packed Komachi-dori street, with its endless array of street food and souve...