The Way of the Samurai

Discover Japan's fascinating and important story in Issue Sixteen, The Way of the Samurai. From Japanese Feudalism to the life of a samurai, young historians will dive into the culture and history of this influential island nation. Each page is filled with exciting, truthful stories and illustrations that will encourage readers to do their own research beyond the pages of this issue. Explore the stories of important people who made history in Japan, like Nakano Takeko, a significant onna-bugeisha (or woman samurai). And as always, kids will learn even more with hands-on activities that bring history to life, such as the art of Kintsugi.