About

About Samurai Report

Samurai Report is run by student researchers in Japan. We make short videos and articles on Japanese history and today’s Japan news, built on primary sources, in Japanese and English. Everything we publish is also archived at samuraireport.com, so it stays available even if a platform removes it.

Supporter levels

Support at any amount from $3 a month. Choose the level that fits you; each level includes everything in the levels below it.

Student Researchers ($3+ a month)

• Student self-introductions
• Behind the scenes: our students’ research and activities
• Our achievements and goals
• Monthly update on what we are working on next

Tanimachi ($8+ a month)

Tanimachi is a traditional Japanese word for a patron, especially a supporter of sumo wrestlers.

• Introductory videos on primary sources, and reports on current affairs
• Detailed materials and picture books made by our students about parts of Japanese history we want more people to know
• Translated first chapters of books by journalists we believe have served Japan’s national interest, shared with the authors’ permission as a special gift

Hatamoto ($50+ a month)

• Early access to new reports and videos
• Once your total support reaches $200, we will dedicate one votive lantern in your name at Yasukuni Shrine’s Mitama Festival in July of the following year (application deadline: May). One lantern per member, even if your total goes above $200.
• Members whose total stays at $200 or more receive e-books, picture books we make, books and other digital gifts

Daimyo ($100+ a month)

• Members’ chat community
• A vote on which topics our students research next
• An end-of-year postcard from Japan

Contact: [email protected]

Community Guidelines

Please respect the following community guidelines to maintain an enjoyable environment:

• Keep conversation respectful, without personal attacks
• Don’t blow up other members’ feeds. If someone isn’t responding to you, let it be
• No pornography
• Keep out behavior that could be seen as trolling/spamming
• Relax, be yourself, and enjoy