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Hilarious: The World's Only Jewish Samurai...

Once upon a time, a powerful Emperor of the Rising Sun advertised for a new Chief Samurai. After a year, only three applied for the job: a Japanese, a Chinese and a Jewish Samurai. "Demonstrate your skills!" commanded the Emperor.

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Yasuke: The Story of the African Samurai

This story, for example, is a wondrous one, the story of an African man who traveled to Japan during the late middle ages on a Portuguese ship and became a samurai, sitting to the right of one of the most powerful samurai lords (daimyo) in the Land of the Rising Sun.

Art

Origami Samurai Folded From a Single Piece of Paper

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Samurai Origami Folded From Just a Single Piece of Paper

Judging from the astonishing detail of this paper sculpture of a Japanese Samurai Warrior, you'd be never able to tell that that it was folded using just a single piece of paper! What you would be able to guess, however, is the huge amount of work that went into it - 50 hours, to be precise.

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The English Samurai: The True History Behind 'Shogun'

He assimilated to Japanese life, even adopting the samurai code of honor. Adams' influence extended beyond the court. He played a vital role in opening up trade with Europe, particularly with the Dutch and English.

Humor

Joke: The Greatest Samurai in the World

Once upon a time, a powerful Emperor of the Rising Sun advertised for a new Chief Samurai. After a year, only three applied for the job: a Japanese, a Chinese and a Jewish Samurai. "Demonstrate your skills!" commanded the Emperor.

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A Real Look into the Lives of the Last Samurai

Here is a beautiful and real look into the samurai customs and history through images of the World's last samurai warriors. The Taiho Code issued in 702 BCE, Emperor Mommu introduced a law classifying the Imperial bureaucrats into 12 groups.

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History Quiz: The Age of the Samurai!

Content QUIZ: What Do You Know About Ancient Japan? quiz What do you know about this fascinating place and time in history?

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7 Ancient Helmets That Will Blow Your Mind

Table of contents Japanese Samurai helmet Ribchester helmet Murmillo gladiator helmet Horned Helmet of Henry VIII Mycenaean boar's tusk helmet Bronze Age Horned Helmet Celtic parade helmet 1. Japanese Samurai helmet The Age of Samurai in Japan lasted several centuries - from 1185 to 1868.

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Ever Wondered How The Ancient Art of Origami Began?

Origami Used to be gifted by Samurai to each other (By Indiana jo, Wikimedia Commons ) As a good luck token for all the future dangers to be faced, Samurais commonly used to present gifts of origami to each other.

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8 of the Most Feared Warlike People in History

These Were the Most Fearsome Warriors In Human History

Samurai warriors A samurai's sword was his prized possession, and he was also expected to follow the chivalrous code of the Samurai, which was known as Bushido. Their swords were usually tested on unfortunate prisoners, and they had armor that was both incredibly light and incredibly strong.

Health

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The Japanese Secrets of Health

Let this video explain. 7 Healthy Habits the Japanese Swear By video, Japanese, lifestyle, Japan, tips and information, healthy habits, longevity, healthy living, samurai matcha People in Japan live for over a decade longer than people in the US, and it all boils down to a few healthy habits...

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Lost in Time: 16 Amazing Photos of the World in the 1890s

What Life Looked Like in 1890: 16 Fascinating Photos

Also known as the Seinan War, it was a samurai-led revolt against the modernizing Meiji government of Japan, which ultimately ended in defeat and marked the final resistance of the traditional samurai class. 13.

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Sohei: The Buddhist Warrior Monks of Medieval Japan

They even successfully fought the samurai forces of Japan, an elite force of warriors still admired today. This is their story.

Humor

There Are Some Things You'll Only Ever See in Japan...

Here are some bizarre and hilarious photos from the land of the samurai. [related_articles] Things You Only See In Japan. photos, funny, bizarre, Japan Some amazing photos of the kind of stuff you will only see in Japan!

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How The Land of the Rising Sun Became a World Power

Hark Back to Meiji-Era Japan With These Stunning Pictures

Emperor Meiji in 1873 also oversaw the abolition of the Samurai class, which numbered some 1.9 million men. For many centuries prior, the samurai had enjoyed perks, privileges and status within Japanese society.

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Uncovering History: The Truth of the Famous NINJA

History of the Ninjas: The Truth of the Famous Assassins

Unlike the samurai, who were bound by a strict code of honor and served noble lords, ninjas were often recruited from the peasantry. These were men and women who needed to protect their families and lands from the constant threats of war and banditry.

Art

Look Closer... This Art is Made from Raw Fish

Samurai 10. Elements of fire 11. Betta fish 12. Captivating angel 13. Dove with leaf 14. Unicorn and his owner 15. Sword dance 16. Lady in the garden 17. Playing with mermaids 18. Lady in the wind 19. White dragon 20.

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Historic Hairstyles and Their Strange Names

Bet You Didn’t Know The Names of These Unusual Hairstyles

Chonmage ( Wikimedia Commons ) This particular hairstyle was inspired by the tonsure of samurais and is a variation of the traditional Japanese topknot, which as the name suggests, consists of a knot on the top of the head.

Design & Photography

Who Ever Thought of Making These Chairs??

Ralph Nauta and Lonneke Gordijn Inception Chair Designed by Vivian Chiu The Prickly Chair Designed by Valentina Glez Wohlers Lathe Chairs Designed by Sebastian Brajkovic Hollow Chair Designed by Staight Line Designs Pink Chair Designed by Vladimir Tsesler Skull Armchair Designed by Harold Sangouard Samurai

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These Old Photos Show a Fascinating Side of History

Some of the last samurai warriors pose for a photo (c. 1840-1860). The streets of New York, 1900. Rio de Janeiro’s Christ the Redeemer statue being built, 1920s. Hitler's abandoned bunker, photographed by Allied soldiers, 1945. Elvis Presley as a soldier in the US Army, 1958.

Art

20 People Who Discovered Their Doppelgangers in a Museum

You Could Find Your Own Doppelganger in an Art Museum!

"I always knew I had the spirit of a Samurai" ( reddit ) [related_articles] 11. Nailed it ( i.pinimg.com ) 12. What are you looking at? ( imgur ) 13. This is what commitment looks like ( reddit ) 14. A blond-haired bright-eyed beauty, she was ( imgur ) 15.

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The Greatest Wonders of Japanese Architecture

It’s a small building that depicts Chuson Temple at its height and enshrines the mummies of the Fujiwara samurai clan’s leaders. The Chuson-ji was once a massive Buddhist temple with 40 halls and pagodas, and over 300 monks.

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10 Great Movies Everyone Should Watch at Least Once

Seven Samurai by Akira Kurosawa (1954, Japan) This was one of the first action movies as we know them today, and it’s an epic adventure drama about loyalty, bravery, trust, honor, and teamwork.

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What Do You Know About JAPAN? Come Test Yourself!

Ninja Samurai Daimyō Shi Shinto, the ancient Japanese religion, worships... A pantheon of 120 gods People's ancestors Spirits of nature The spirits of the stars Which of these martial arts did NOT originate in Japan?

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