The naginata: polearm of the samurai, anti-cavalry instrument and woman's weapon. History, types, and three originals at the Samurai Museum…
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The tantō – Japanese short dagger under 30 cm: history, construction, seppuku function, and masterpieces. With original exhibits at the…
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Sanada Yukimura defended Ōsaka against Tokugawa Ieyasu's army – and became an icon of the honourable last stand. History, myth…
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Date Masamune was 17 years old when he took control of Oshu, and nearly unified Japan. The story of the…
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Sashimono — the back banners of the samurai. History, function, motifs, clans. Authentic examples at the Samurai Museum Berlin.
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Menpō — the half-mask of samurai armour. Types (ressei, ryūbu, tengu), history, craftsmanship, symbolism. Exhibits at the Samurai Museum Berlin.
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Jinbaori — the samurai's field-camp coat made of European wool. History, material, symbolism. Exhibits at the Samurai Museum Berlin.
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Wakizashi — the short sword of the samurai pair (daishō). History, length, use, role in seppuku. Exhibits at the Samurai…
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Sekigahara 1600 — Japan's largest samurai battle, decided by betrayal. Course, strategy, consequences. Exhibits at the Samurai Museum Berlin.
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The yari was the dominant weapon of the Sengoku battlefields — not the katana. Types, tactics, legendary bearers. Exhibits at…
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