Samurai Weapons

What Is a Naginata?The Samurai Pole Weapon Explained

Learn what a naginata is and how it was used by samurai in feudal Japan. Discover its history, battlefield role, connection to female warriors, and how this traditional Japanese pole weapon evolved into a modern martial art.

2026.03.08

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Samurai Battlefield Strategy: Spears, Bows, and Matchlock Guns

Discover how samurai really fought on the battlefield — with organized spear formations, coordinated archers, and matchlock gun units, all shaped by terrain, logistics, and clear chains of command. Learn how this complex system differed from the popular image of sword duels.

2025.11.20

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Samurai Weapons Beyond the Sword: Spears, Bows, and Matchlock Guns in Feudal Japan

Discover the full arsenal of Japan’s legendary warriors. Learn how samurai used spears, naginata, bows, and matchlock guns alongside the katana — exploring their design, tactics, and philosophy that shaped feudal Japan.

2025.11.02

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