Samurai make up some of the most iconic characters in gaming, from very skilled warriors to honorable souls who instantly ...

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In his farewell poem, Toyotomi Hideyoshi — the “Taiko” in Shōgun who built Osaka Castle — described his feats as a “dream ...

VIVERSE, the web content distribution platform by HTC, today announced the world premiere of Samurai's Dream: The Ghosts of Osaka Castle, an immersive Free Roam VR and Location-Based Entertainment ...

The start of Japan’s iconic cherry blossom season was announced in areas across Japan on March 23. In Kyoto, the ...

Learning the lingo behind all the different fan cultures can feel overwhelming at the annual comic expo. But as a dungeon ...

Think cosplay is expensive and complicated? Kolkata’s markets will change your mind and put you in your favourite character’s ...

We break down and analyze the Thai megastar’s potent offensive techniques ahead of his interim World Title fight.

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How closely have you been following events in Japan? Try The Mainichi News Quiz for March 14 to test your news knowledge. Ready?What is unique about t･･･ ...

At the Men of War Crucible, you bear crawl through rivers. At Warrior Week, you dig your own grave. At the Squire Program, ...

Matthew McConaughey lent his voice talents to this excellent stop-motion animated fantasy film that's currently streaming on ...