The samurai culture and code of conduct, bushido, have long captivated the imaginations and aspirations of young and old in the Western world. More than just professional warriors, Japanese samurai of the highest rank were also visionaries who strove...

Crouching Spider was placed on the Embarcadero courtesy of the San Francisco Port Commission. Photo by Nan Park Images - Courtesy of the San Francisco Arts Commission SAN FRANCISCO, CA.- Luis R. Cancel, Director of Cultural Affairs of the San Francisco...