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Musashi, Miyamoto
A Book of Five Rings - Go Rin No Sho, A Book Of Five Rings By Miyamoto Musashi, Miyamoto Musashi's Book of 5 Rings, Samurai Archives: Miyamoto Musashi, Wikipedia: Miyamoto Musashi
History of the Samurai
Gives timeline of Japanese history, quotes from famous samurai, and glossary.
Japan, Korea and 1597: A Year That Lives in Infamy
Excerpt of a New York Times article detailing Japan's invasion of Korea in 1597 and Korean resentment lingering from it.
Japanese Coins
Shows photos and varieties of Japanese coins from the 16th to 19th century.
Japanese History Resources
Links to Japanese history related websites.
Japanese Samurai Culture
Primarily about samurai and the bushido code, with links to other related sites.
Nakasendo: An Overview
Introduction and background information on the Nakasendo, a highway connecting Kyoto and Edo (now called Tokyo) over a 500 km route through Honshu.
Online Manual of Japanese Armor Construction
A brief history of Japanese armor, followed by detailed information regarding how the armor is created and put together.
Ospreysamurai.com
Information, articles and books about samurai history.
Samurai Archives Japanese History Page
Very detailed and in-depth page dedicated to the research of Japanese Samurai history, with details of the warriors, battles, and culture.
Samurai Fortress
Provides information on the samurai and their way of life.
The History of Japan
Short explanations on feudal Japanese social structure, food, sake, and the ninja.
The Ninja of Ancient Japan
Lists the origins of the ninja, their weapons, history, and famous ninja.