The History of Japanese Samurai

The samurai, Japan's legendary warriors, epitomized honor, discipline, and martial prowess

for centuries. Emerging in the 10th century, they served powerful landowners,

evolving into an elite military class. Their golden age saw them as rulers,

shaping Japan's destiny through feudal wars and political might. Governed by Bushido, the 'way of

the warrior,' they valued strict loyalty and courage. This code emphasized honor,

self-sacrifice, and martial skill, shaping their every action. Abolished in the

19th century, their enduring spirit and legacy inspire modern Japan.