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4) Rashomon
Series
Criterion collection volume 138
Publisher
The Criterion Collection
Pub. Date
2012.
Language
日本語
Description
A riveting psychological thriller that investigates the nature of truth and the meaning of justice, widely considered one of the greatest films ever made. Four people recount different versions of the story of a man's murder and the rape of his wife. This eloquent masterwork and international sensation revolutionized film language and introduced Japanese cinema, and a commanding new star.
6) Samurai
Author
Series
Publisher
Creative Education
Pub. Date
c2008
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 7.9 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
8) Samurai
Author
Series
Publisher
ABDO Pub
Pub. Date
c2013
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.5 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Introduces the history and lifestyle of Japanese samurai, including information on weapons, social status, and notable figures.
9) Samurai
Author
Series
Publisher
Creative Education
Pub. Date
2011
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.8 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
"A simple introduction to the Japanese warriors known as samurai, including their history, lifestyle, weapons, and how they remain a part of today's culture through the martial arts"--Provided by publisher.
Author
Series
Magic tree house fact trackers volume 30
Publisher
Random House
Pub. Date
[2014]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 5.5 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
"What did it mean to be a ninja or a samurai? Did they really have special abilities? What was life like for them in ancient Japan? Find out the answers to these questions and more as Jack and Annie track the facts behind some of history's most intriguing and secretive figures"--Amazon.com.
11) Samurai
Author
Series
Saint of dragons volume 2
Publisher
Eos
Pub. Date
©2006
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.8 - AR Pts: 12
Language
English
Description
Simon St. George and his father, the last members of the Order of Dragonhunters, must join forces with a group of Japanese samurai to destroy the dragons in the Far East.
Author
Publisher
PRC
Pub. Date
©2004
Language
English
Description
From the Publisher: Four vellum sections build up the layers of armor worn by the samurai, and text by a world-recognized expert on the subject, provide an inimitable look at the mysterious ancient Japanese warrior class. Every image and page offers fascinating insight, from an overview of early Japan and the emperor system to the specifics of weaponry. The story begins as the samurai come into being in the 800s, and defines exactly what they are....
Author
Publisher
Houghton Mifflin
Pub. Date
1984
Accelerated Reader
IL: UG - BL: 6.3 - AR Pts: 10
Language
English
Description
In turbulent sixteenth-century Japan, orphaned Taro is taken in by a general serving the great warlord Takeda Shingen and grows up to become a samurai fighting for the enemies of his dead family.
Series
Publisher
Criterion Collection
Pub. Date
[1998], c1954
Language
日本語
Description
Musashi is a brash and ambitious peasant who desires fame and power as a swordsman. His dreams of glory in war sour when his army is routed and he becomes hunted by the authorities. With the help of a severe monk, he develops from a hot-tempered into a thoughtful swordsman.
Author
Publisher
Charlesbridge
Accelerated Reader
IL: UG - BL: 7.2 - AR Pts: 6
Language
English
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Formats
Description
Documents the true story of the legendary samurai who was raised in the household of the enemies who killed his father before being sent to live in a monastery where, against the odds, he learned and perfected his fighting skills.
Series
Publisher
Image Entertainment
Pub. Date
[1998], c1956
Language
日本語
Description
Musashi is now a legendary swordsman whose latest quest is to save an isolated viallage from rampaging brigands. He also, remains haunted by his memories of Otsu. Meanwhile, the ruthless and increasingly jealous Kojiro plots his battle royal with Musashi to prove who is the finest swordsman in Japan.
Series
Publisher
Criterion Collection
Pub. Date
[1998], c1955
Language
日本語
Description
Musashi is a wondering samurai swordsman who is honing his skills during a succession of duels. When he defeats a succession of students, he becomes marked for death and is attacked in a series of cowardly ambushes. Romantic threads are further complicated when two women meet and discover their rivalry. Musashi earns himself an archenemy who vows to defeat Musashi to make his name the finest in all of Japan.
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