Editorial Policy
Our Editorial Goals
Our primary aim at Ronin's Guide is to share the rich history and culture of the samurai with a global audience. We present content that is approachable for both experts and novices in Japanese history, staying open to evolving interpretations and findings. We strive to highlight the relevance of samurai values and practices in contemporary contexts, covering a variety of topics from weapons and armor to societal roles and cultural values.
Our Core Principles
- Accuracy and Fairness
- We ensure all content is fair, thoroughly researched, fact-checked, and clear from biases.
- Independence and Continuous Update
- We maintain an independent stance in content production, free from external influences or biases. Content is continually updated to ensure relevance.
- Respectful Representation
- We portray samurai culture and history with respect, avoiding stereotypes or oversimplifications.
- Diverse Perspectives
- We avoid favoring particular narratives, striving for a balanced representation of samurai history and culture.
- Collaboration and Expertise
- We encourage collaboration with external writers and scholars who specialize in samurai history.
- Reader Engagement and Feedback
- We actively encourage and incorporate feedback from readers and experts to continually improve the website.
- Accessibility and Inclusivity
- We make the website accessible to individuals of different abilities and backgrounds.
- Transparency and Ethical Journalism
- We are transparent about our sources and avoid sensationalism, ensuring ethical journalism practices.
Additional Notes
Translated Text: We acknowledge that translated text may occasionally contain inaccuracies and strive for precision in translation.
Image Credits: All images are credited to their original artists or sources, respecting their creative work and intellectual property.
Feedback and Corrections
We encourage reports of content that is missing, unclear, inaccurate, or doubtful. When providing feedback, specify the story or event, explain concerns, and if possible include sources.
Feedback can be submitted via email or through our social media channels.