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Photo of a Samurai from the Meiji Period (1868- 1912)

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Japan was in a state of turmoil, struggling in the tension between the traditional Tokugawa samurai and the Emporer. Samurai fought against the new…

Portrait of Tomoe Gozen

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Tomoe Gozen (1161?–1184?) was one of the few examples of a true female samurai in all of Japanese history. Her main weapon of choice was the…

Naginata blade by Minamoto Lemichi

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Naginatas were often used by foot soldiers to create space on the battlefield. They have several situational advantages over a sword. Their reach…