About the SAMURAI

About the SAMURAI

Samurai Ranks, Daimyo, and the Structure of Power

Discover how samurai society really worked—from daimyo lords and house-based hierarchy to kokudaka stipends, castle towns, and lord–vassal relationships. Learn how Japan’s warrior class combined military power with a refined bureaucratic system.
2025.11.18
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About Samurai Castles

Samurai Castles & Castle Towns You Can Visit from Tokyo (and Japan’s Iconic Castles)

Explore the best samurai castles and historic castle towns you can visit from Tokyo—Kawagoe, Odawara, Sakura, Matsumoto, and Ueda—plus Japan’s most iconic fortresses including Osaka Castle, Nagoya Castle, Himeji Castle, Kumamoto Castle, and Hirosaki Castle. Travel-friendly access tips, seasonal highlights, and samurai history insights included.
2025.11.14
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About the SAMURAI

Castle Towns of the Samurai Era – Urban Life of the Warrior Class

Explore Japan’s historic castle towns, where samurai once governed and lived. From Kanazawa’s samurai districts to Matsumoto’s Alps setting, discover the living legacy of the warrior class.
2025.11.14
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