Top 20 Things You Didn't Know About the Samurai
VOICE OVER: Rebecca Brayton
Have you ever wanted to know more about Samurai? Look no further! Welcome to WatchMojo, and today we're counting down fascinating or lesser-known facts about the culture, habits and history of Japan's renowned warriors. We'll have a look at sexuality, tea ceremonies, voluntary poverty and more!
- #20: Female Samurai
- #19: Armor
- #18: Distinctive Hairstyle
- #17: Kamikaze Origin
- #16: Personalized Flags
- #15: The Role of Horses
- #14: Voluntary Poverty
- #13: Financial Distress
- #12: From Foot Soldiers to Nobility
- #11: Leaving Swords at the Door
- #10: The Art of Landscape Gardening
- #9: Commitment to Education
- #8: Blackening Teeth
- #7: Tea Ceremony Masters
- #6: Meiji Restoration
- #5: Theatrical Tradition
- #4: Katana as Symbol
- #3: Sexuality
- #2: Masterless Samurai
- #1: Nanban Trade
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