The katana, or samurai sword, is one of the most recognizable weapons in history. Its sharp-edged, uniquely curved blade carries immense cultural meaning not merely as a tool of combat. This blade ...

He tries his hand at yabusame (horseback archery), visits a workshop of traditional samurai armor, and learns the skills of iaido (wielding and cutting with an actual sword). Yabusame, also known ...

The Chicago Cubs are just days away from the first regular season contests of the year with a two-game set in Tokyo against ...