Events

Long Night of Museums
“There are three versions of the truth: yours, mine, and the actual truth.”
But in the world of crime, are there perhaps many more? A murder shocks the Japan of the samurai. The evidence is contradictory, the witnesses are at odds, and the truth seems to slip further away with every statement. In keeping with the theme of crime, the Samurai Museum Berlin presents a legendary film classic that explores precisely this question: How can a single event be described in completely different ways by different people—even though everyone is convinced they are telling the truth? A fascinating crime story full of suspense, intrigue, and surprising twists set in the gray areas between memory, perception, and truth.

Note: Rated FSK 16

The Samurai Museum Berlin at the Long Night of Museums 2026
Once again this year, the Samurai Museum Berlin is taking part in the Long Night of Museums and, in keeping with this year’s theme of “Crime,” invites you to a night full of mysteries and secrets on August 29, 2026, at Auguststraße 68, Berlin Mitte.
Experience an unforgettable evening featuring criminal records, the search for the truth, a Hollywood movie star, police officers from Japan, and crime stories from Japanese history.