If you’ve always been fascinated by samurai legends and ancient lore, you should know the story of Tomoe Gozen, one of ancient Japan’s most famous female samurai legends and warriors. Much of what the ...

In the seven centuries samurai ruled Japan, women played an essential role in both creating and upholding the warrior state. Aside from a brief period in the 14th century, the emperor was little more ...

It seems like a done deal that Sucker Punch will make a sequel to Ghost of Tsushima, a hit by every metric, a fast-selling new IP beloved by fans who are comfortable proclaiming it one of PS4’s best ...

In September of 2014, I worked backstage at Seattle’s ACT Theatre during performances of the Noh play ‘Tomoe.’ The performers, members of the Takeda Noh Troupe, were ecstatic. The people of Seattle, ...

History books are filled with warriors—male warriors, that is. Less referenced are the women who took up spears, bows, swords, and clubs to fight. The classical world knew and respected the skills of ...

Three Works: Tomoe-gozen, Wada Yoshimori and Yamabuki Published circa 1847-1853 Woodblock print Prints & Graphic Art ...