Seki Sensei rates samurai battle scenes in movies and TV shows like "Shogun," "The Last Samurai," and "The Wolverine." ...

From appearances on the big screen to glass-enclosed shrines in art museums, almost everyone today is familiar with the gleaming, curved blade of a majestic samurai sword. In the fierce world of ...

'Samurai' swords, which have been made in Japan for centuries, might be on your list because the tempered steel used in them is notoriously tough.

Have students brainstorm a list of common uses of metal alloys (e.g., a door frame, a doorknob, or a paper clip). Write these on the board. Discuss with students what characteristics make these ...

Crimes involving Samurai swords have risen in recent years, and the fact that some of the swords are available to buy on the street for about $90 dollars has raised concern in government circles.