Gaijin Appetizer Platter New to jidai-geki and don't know where to start? Try these suggestions, all of which are easily available from your favorite DVD retailer or Netflix.

Dojo Training Table Essential intermediate-level viewing for the continuing student. These titles can also be located in mainstream commerical outlets.

Emperor's Delight No more bamboo practice swords – these advanced assignments are not in general North American release, so finding them is in itself a challenge.

COMING SOON:

Greatest Chambara Fight Scenes • Funniest Chambara Comedies

Jidai-Geki for the Ladies • Indexes of Themes and Motifs