George Lucas

The influence of 'Hidden Fortress' comes up a lot because it was printed in a book once. The truth is, the only thing I was inspired by was the fact that it's told from the point of view of two peasants, who get mixed up with a samurai and princess and a lot of very high-level people.

American Director

Jenova Chen

I was not grown up in the U.S., nor in Japan. In order to create a video game that people around the globe can enjoy and relate to, I can't draw things deeply rooted in the local culture that I'm not familiar with. That's why we are not doing games about football or samurai.

Chinese Designer

Edward Zwick

Samurai culture did exist really, for hundreds of years and the notion of people trying to create some sort of a moral code, the idea that there existed certain behaviors that could be celebrated and that could be operative in a life.

Jon Jones

I don't believe a champion is the biggest, baddest, meanest dude in the world. I think the champion is like a warrior; it's like the head knight or lead samurai: humble men of integrity, respect, and honor that treat people kindly.

American Athlete

Yvon Chouinard

I'm kind of like a samurai. They say if you want to be a samurai, you can't be afraid of dying, and as soon as you flinch, you get your head cut off. I'm not afraid of losing this business.

American Businessman

David Carradine

Quentin wanted to create this special world in which everybody walks around with a samurai sword, extras in the airport, a special little place in the airplane to stick your samurai sword.

American Actor

Zack Greinke

I've only kept one award in my whole life, and it's the coolest thing ever. Mizuno gave me a samurai sword for winning the Cy Young. It's awesome.

Quentin Tarantino

I am a genre lover - everything from spaghetti western to samurai movie.

Daniel Dae Kim

I've always been really interested in the age of the samurai in Japan.

South Korean Actor

Karen Fukuhara

I've always wanted to play a samurai warrior.

American Actress

Samurai connotes respect and loyalty in historical contexts, symbolizing noble qualities.

Historical Honor

Understanding bushido, which guided samurai, helps grasp the depth of their character and actions.

Bushido Code

Though warriors, samurai were also educated and could serve as poets or artists.

Not Only Soldiers

Samurai were part of an elite class, set apart by social rank and privileges in history.

Social Hierarchy

Recognize samurai not just as fighters but as political influencers and landowners.

Feudal Influence

The samurai class blended military prowess with aristocratic culture and ethics.

Militaristic Aristocracy

In today's world, someone called a samurai embodies bravery and integrity, inspired by the past.

Inspiring Figures

Calling someone a samurai metaphorically assigns them bravery and loyalty traits.

Metaphorical Valor

Managers or leaders showing samurai values are admired for their leadership and ethics.

Modern Leadership

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 is this ancient knowledge of making iconic Japanese samurai swords still around? Well, it's a pretty incredible story of ancient scrolls, fiery forges, and the most expensive steel on the planet. Let's take a deeper look at how the sword and the scroll are linked.

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 and the samurai, once primarily warriors, now play a much wider range of roles— they are also government officials, scholars, teachers, and even masters of the tea ceremony or artists.

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