Samurai Weapons

Yari: The Samurai Spear That Dominated Japanese Battlefields

Learn about the yari, the spear used by samurai in Japanese battlefields. Discover how spear formations, ashigaru soldiers, and Sengoku tactics made the yari one of the most important weapons in samurai warfare.

2026.04.01

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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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