After the usher walked me to the premium seats, I realized how close to the action I was going to be. There I was at Asiatique Riverfront for the award-winning stage production - Muay Thai Live: The Legend Lives.After training at Boxing King earlier that day, I wanted a crash course on Muay Thai's…
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Explore the history, culture and folklore of warriors like the ninja and samurai.
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More Deer (and Empresses) than Samurai in Nara!? – Japan Travel
Once upon a time, Nara was the cradle of Japanese civilization (as the world knows it). The glory of ancient Japan…
Osaka Castle & Historical Samurai Battles – Japan Travel
When Japanophiles hear "Osaka," they immediately think about Dotonbori, the Momofuku Ando Instant Ramen museum, and…
What’s the Science Behind Kuji Kiri (aka. Ninja Hand Signs)?
Forming symbols with his hands, the ninja mutters some strange words. In an instant, he becomes calm but eerily…
Nagoya Castle with Samurai & Ninja Re-Enactments – Japan Travel
Back in December 2016, I once again found myself stepping off a plane at Narita International Airport in Chiba…
Sarutobi Sasuke & the Original Ninja Warrior Obstacle Course
Ninja Warrior and Sarutobi Sasuke. The first one’s a popular obstacle course competition. And the latter is a…
Tengu Folklore Retold by an American (who visited Japan in 1870)
According to folklore, the ninja were the descendants of tengu - legendary beings with long noses and hawk-like…
Bruce Lee Quiz – What were the secrets in ‘Letters of the…
How intimately do you know Bruce Lee? Do you know what's in his private letters?
Try this 20-question Bruce Lee…
Jiraiya Folklore retold by an American (who visited Japan in 1870)
Editor's note: This version of Jiraiya folklore was written by William Elliot Griffis. During Japan's…
The Tale of The Gallant Jiraiya (Original Folklore) – from Edo Period
Most people know Jiraiya, Tsunade and Orochimaru from the Naruto series. But did you know that these characters…