10 Interesting Fact About The history and cultural significance of the Samurai warriors in Japan
10 Interesting Fact About The history and cultural significance of the Samurai warriors in Japan
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Samurai comes from the word saburau which means serving or serving.
Samurai is an elite soldier in Japan and has a tight code of ethics called Bushido.
Samurai first appeared in the 10th century in Japan and ended at the end of the 19th century.
Samurai is known as an expert in martial arts and uses traditional weapons such as Katana and Wakizashi swords.
Samurai is also famous for their ability to archery, ride horse, and use spears.
Samurai is often hired by Daimyo or the Japanese ruler as their war troops and also as bodyguards and guards.
Japanese samurai is famous for courage, honesty, and high discipline.
Samurai was also involved in a civil war in Japan during the Sengoku period in the 15th and 16th centuries.
Samurai continues to be worshiped and respected in Japan to date, and there are still some Samurai families who still exist and maintain their traditions.
In 1876, Emperor Meiji revoked the rights of samurai to defend their weapons, an action that marked the end of the samurai era in Japan.