In a samurai family, swords were so valued that they were passed down from generation to generation, from father to son. If the hilt (sword handle) or scabbard (cover) wore out or broke, new ones ...

Few historical warrior classes evoke the same sort of fascination as the samurai in popular culture. Samurai came to prominence in feudal Japan, notably in the Sengoku period, where figures like ...

The final room showcases the ninja and their role in feudal Japanese society. You’ll learn about the multi-purpose nature of ...