JAPANESE CULTURE

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Samurai-Themed Japan Travel Guide for European Travelers

Discover the ultimate samurai-themed travel guide for European visitors. Explore Tokyo’s top samurai museums, historic districts, and hands-on sword experiences — including the popular Samurai Experience in Harajuku. Perfect for 1–3 day cultural itineraries.
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Samurai Training & Arts: From Iaido to Calligraphy

Explore the martial and cultural disciplines that shaped the samurai — including iaido, kenjutsu, kyudo, calligraphy, jujutsu, and the tea ceremony. A clear guide for cultural travelers.
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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.