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Samurai
Samurai were a type of Japanese warrior that protected the upper class.
897 Questions
How does a samurai feel about death?
the samurai doesnt feel about death they dont care if they die in there saying if they die he/she will die in honor of there temple so they dont fear death
What has the samurai done for japan?
The samurai affected Japan by protecting "manors" as in medievil Europe. Since they protected their leader, they played a key role in families survival in the "manor". The samurai also helped to take over small areas to protect the "manor"
How much would a samurai's armor weigh?
It depends on the set. A full armor metal set may weigh up to 30 kg (66 lb) and more. Samurai armor will probably weigh less.
It depends on the size of the samurai and how much they pooped in it.
In the samurais tale who was lord takeda's main enemy?
In japanes history, lord shingen takeda's main rival was kenshin uesugi. The takeda and uesugi are ancient enemies.
samurai eat rice, sushi, and other Japanese food such as tariaki chicken and steamed veggies. THEY DO NOT EAT HORSE HIDE JERKY! they drink tea and arrange flowers. also write poetry and burn incense in their helmets.
What is the difference between a samurai and shogun?
The difference between a shogun and a samurai is like the difference between a king and a knight.
In the movie 'the last samurai' what are the reasons why the samurai were eventually defeated?
The movie did not seek to duplicate actual historical events accurately. The reasons the Samurai were defeated was because of the difference in weapons, and the lack of support from the Emperor who was too young, and being manipulated by Omura and the council to make changes that would improve Japan's standing in the World. The political leaders had decided to move Japan into modern times, and saw the Samurai as clinging to out-dated traditions, and a threat to a peaceful transition. Therefore, the Japanese government outlawed the practice of carrying swords, essentially disbanding the Samurai as a warrior class.
They were also training their soldiers in the use of modern weapons, and western combat tactics. The Japanese military had purchased a Gatling gun - a long range, hand cranked, six-barrel, rapid-fire (400 - 1,200 rounds per minute) machine gun. Conversely, the Katana (Japanese long sword), and wakizashi (short sword) are close range weapons. The Samurai's arrows were effective at medium range, but still no match for the devastation of the Gatling gun. While the Samurai leader, Katsumoto, knew that they were out-numbered, and likely to lose, he and former U.S. Army Captain Nathan Algren (Tom Cruise) decided to go out in one last valiant charge to make a statement about the tragedy of Japan losing touch with its traditional culture. When the Samurai charged the guns on horseback, across an open field, they were simply outmatched in the area's of technology and military strength.
The final battle depicted in the movie is somewhat similar to the final battle of the samurai rebellions of the 1870's, the Battle of Shiroyama. Saigo Takamori, the figure Katsumoto is based off of and also a previously important person in the Emperor's court, was leading the last remnants of his forces after a series of defeats at the hands of the Imperial army. Unlike in the movie, the rebel samurai regularly used firearms. However, they had run out of ammunition for their muskets and had lost their cannons in previous engagements. The hand-to-hand suicide charge that inspired the movie battle occurred on Sept 24th 1877. Takamori was wounded and, according to legend, was assisted in his seppuku by his associate and fellow Satsuma samurai Beppu Shinsuke during a lull in the battle. Like in the movie, all of the rebels are believed to have been killed or suicided.
What can the armor of the samurai with stand?
other swords that's pretty much it
its not ment to withhold much because the samari will deflect most the hits
No. Although he is a good fighter and duels between him and Jin end up in always be a tie, Mugen never trained in a dojo and doesn't practice the sword style of a Samurai warrior: Kendo and also doesn't follow Bushido, or the way of the Samurai
What came first ninja or samurai?
Samurai, Ninjutsu was created sometime between 1592 - 1597. The Samurai originated around 794 - 1185.
When were samurai swords made illegal?
If you are referring to the UK, it was April 2008. However traditionally made swords are still perfectly legal (hand forged carbon steel swords). And swords made for martial arts (such as Iaito) can be bought if you are a member of a recognized martial arts school.
Antiques are also perfectly legal as are all swords made up until 1954. Modern swords must be handforged and made of traditional materials though. In effect the only swords banned are cheap wall hangers (like those rubbish Triple Sword Sets you could get for like 50 Pounds.
Was there left handed samurai?
Of course there were Japanese people that were 'left-handed' some of these people were bound to be brought up as Samurai. Whether ancient Samurai training permitted left handed people is a different story. Im sure that they would have, you would want your soldiers to be able to fight to the best of their ability, not restrict their skill.
Red ranger samurai spin sword move called?
The Red Samurai Ranger's Spin Sword move is called Lightning Fury.
Why did the samurai resent the shoguns?
because the samurai wanted to keep its traditions and wanted to stay away from modernization
