Although there are some elements that are claimed to comprise characteristics and particularities that are unique to Japanese society, they are sometimes part of universal trends depending on the era and region in which they are identified. This paper examined the existence of samurai, samurai regimes, and kamikaze (神風, lit. “divine wind”), which is a fundamental element behind the historical assertion that Japan is a divine land, and indicated that they cannot be regarded as exclusive to Japan. The said claim of being uniquely Japanese can only be accepted when the subjects of comparison are limited to the three countries of Korea, China and Japan and to the specific period of time known as the transitional period to modernity. The fact that such imagery, which was in reality limited to a specific time and space, prevailed to be applied to all eras is attributable to the overwhelming influence of modern times. This paper intends to criticize the limitations of this premise through a contemporary review.