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Catalogue: „Armours of the Samurai“ (Premium Version/ Limited edition)

The Peter Janssen Collection catalogue from the year 2021 highlights the armours of the Samurai Museum Berlin. Two comprehensive essays written by experts on the development of the armours as well as the Way of Tea inform the reader on the history and the culture of the samurai. The catalogue features detailed descriptions and scholarly classifications of the armours. Numerous high-quality color plates present different views of the objects as well as some impressive details. Informative appendices with the historical periods, schematic diagrams illustrating specific technical terms, a glossary as well as a selected bibliography support the reader’s understanding of the contents. The premium version of the catalog was printed on high-quality paper in a limited edition and signed by the collector and the museum’s founder Peter Janssen. Limited edition. 188 pages. ISBN 978-3-947828-02-9.

€190.00*

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Catalogue: „Helmets of the Samurai“ (Premium Version/ Limited edition)

The catalogue from the year 2024 highlights the helmets from the collection of the Samurai Museum Berlin. The introductory essay "Kawari Kabuto - Unusual Japanese Samurai Helmets" covers the historical development of samurai helmets as well as their technical, formal an stylistic characteristics. The catalogue features detailed descriptions and scholarly classifications of the helmets. Numeros high-qualitiy color plates present different views of the objects as well as impressive details. Informative appendices with the historical periods, schematic diagrams illustrating specific technical terms, a glossary as well as a selected bibliography support the reader's understanding of the contents. The premium version of the catalogue was printed on high-qualitiy paper in a limited edition (500 pieces) and signed by the collector and museum founder Peter Janssen. Product details: Hardcover with jacket in case. 196 pages. ISBN 978-3-947828-10-4

€190.00*

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Catalogue: „Armours of the Samurai“

The Samurai Museum Berlin catalogue from the year 2022 highlights the armours in the Peter Janssen collection. Two comprehensive essays written by experts on the development of the armours as well as the Way of Tea inform the reader on the history and the culture of the samurai. The catalogue features detailed descriptions and scholarly classifications of the armours. Numerous high-quality color plates present different views of the objects as well as impressive details. Informative appendices with the historical periods, schematic diagrams illustrating specific technical terms, a glossary as well as a selected bibliography support the reader’s understanding of the contents. ISBN 978-3-947828-03-6.

€29.00*

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Catalogue: "Samurai Museum Berlin"

Highlights from the Samurai Museum Berlin. Europe`s one and only Samurai Museum presents the Peter Janssen Collection.One of the world's largest private collections, with more than 4000 objects includes weapons and armours of the samurai as well as textiles, paintings, woodcut prints, tea utensils and Buddhist sculptures. The catalogue of the permanent exhibition with a contribution by Ian Bottomley introduces the collection and the history of Japanese weapons and armour. The catalogue section with numerous color illustrations presents highlights of the collection from the categories of armour, helmets, masks, swords, sword fittings and miscellaneous items. Schematic overviews regarding terminology, a map of Japan and a selected bibliography complete the contents of the catalogue.

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Catalogue: "The 7 Virtues"

The catalogue contains the complete photo series with 14 images as well as explanatory texts on Bushidō and the individual scenes. In the series the artist presents the seven virtues of Bushidō - righteousness, heroic bravery, compassion, courtesy, sincerity, honour, loyalty - based on the book "Bushido: The Soul of Japan" by the Japanese author Nitobe Inazō (1862-1933). Historical events and legends, warriors, deities and mythical figures are staged using original objects from the Peter Janssen Collection. The photo series "Die 7 Tugenden. The 7 Virtues" was created in close collaboration of the photographer Sylwia Makris and the Samurai Museum Berlin. Published by Samurai Museum Berlin.

€25.00*

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Kinderbuch "Kitsune und der Traum vom Samurai"

Autorin und Illustratorin: Linda Lang. Herausgegeben von Samurai Museum Berlin. In dem von Linda Lang geschriebenen und illustrierten Kinderbuch geht es um den Fuchs Kitsune und seinen Traum, ein Samurai zu werden und die Werte des Bushidō zu lernen. Die Geschichte folgt Kitsune auf seinem Weg, verschiedene Prüfungen zu bestehen und so die Werte und Tugenden der Samurai und des Bushidō zu verinnerlichen. Kitsunes Geschichte vermittelt den jungen Lesern die traditionellen Werte der Samurai und deren Bedeutung für unsere heutige Zeit.

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Children's book: "Kitsune's Dream of Becoming a Samurai"

This children's book is about the little fox Kitsune and his dream of becoming a samurai. The story follows Kitsune on his journey to pass various tests and thus internalize the values and virtues of the bushidō. Kitsune's story teaches playful young readers the traditional values of the samurai - righteousness, heroic courage, compassion, courtesy, sincerity, honor, loyalty - and their relevance in today's world. Author and illustrator: Linda Lang. Published by Samurai Museum Berlin.

€19.00*

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Gift box - 2 tickets

Inhalt: 2 Tickets

Tickets in gift box Attention Samurai fans! Give away tickets to Europe`s one and only Samurai Museum in a great gift box with wooden look! A must for young and old lovers of the Japanese fighters!

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€42.95*

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Samurai Jigsaw Puzzle

Jigsaw puzzle with 1008 pieces with the image “The Great Battle between the Troops of the Fish and the Vegetables” (1859) by Utagawa Hirokage. Product characteristics: Material: color print on cardboard. Size: approx. 50 x 70 cm. Weight: 680g. Not suitable for children under 3 years! This 1000 piece jigsaw puzzle shows a Japanese woodblock print from the collection of the Samurai Museum Berlin. The image shows the Great Samurai Battle between two unique armies: Various fishes and seafood from the sea are fighting against all kinds of vegetables from land. In this depiction the human heads of the samurai are replaced with the respective foods. Both parties are fighting a fierce battle, with the samurai using all possible weapons like swords, bow and arrow as well as mini octopuses.

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Candle with Sakura Fragrance

Bring the scent of cherry blossoms into your home with this beautiful candle! Cherry blossoms (jap. sakura) are one of the most popular motifs in Japan. Every year in spring, countless tourists travel there to marvel at the beautiful blossoms.

€19.00*

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Choptsticks in elegant wooden Box

In Japan, chopsticks are traditionally used for eating, as in many Asian countries. This elegant wooden box made from walnut contains a pair of chopsticks, made for eating! With the handy wooden box you can take your chopsticks everywhere with you and have them always by hand. Due to the natural material the box may differ in color and pattern which makes every box unique!

€14.00*

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Red Tsuba Earrings

This pair of earrings is crafted in the look of a sword guard and is also the logo of the Samurai Museum Berlin. It depicts a Japanese shrine gate, which can often be seen in Japan. This piece of jewelry brings a piece of Japanese culture to Germany and is definitely a real eye-catcher!

€20.00*

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Plushie small Fox (Kitsune)

The kitsune is the companion animal for visitors to the Samurai Museum Berlin. This creature from Japanese folklore has supernatural powers and becomes smarter and wiser with age. This is why the kitsune guides visitors through the Samurai Museum exhibition and asks them questions about their knowledge of the samurai and Japan. With this cuddly toy, the kitsune also accompanies young and old visitors home.

€15.00*

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Lunch Box with Logo

In Japan, it is common to take food to school or work in a practical lunch box. Now you can do the same with this great bento box engraved with the Samurai Museum logo! The elasticated band keeps the lid firmly in place on the box.

€15.00*

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Notebook A6 with Japanese Binding

The motif on this notebook depicts a scene from the Genji monogatari (“Tales of Prince Genji”), which is considered one of the oldest novels in the world. The work dates from the Heian period (794-1185) and is part of classical Japanese literature. Use our practical notebook for your own ideas and novels!

€12.00*

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Plushie large Fox (Kitsune)

Large plushie in the shape of a sitting fox with three tails. Product characteristics: Material: 100 % polyester. Size: height 30 cm. Weight: 270g. Hand wash only. The kitsune is the guiding animal for the visitors of the Samurai Museum Berlin. This mythical creature of Japanese folklore has supernatural powers and gets more intelligent and wiser with increasing age. For this reason the kitsune is guiding the visitors through the exhibition of the Samurai Museum and quizzing them about their knowledge about the samurai and Japan. With this plushie the kitsune can also accompany our small and adult visitors home.

€25.00*

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Ball Pen with Print

This ballpoint pen is printed with a section of a traditional Japanese woodblock print from the collection of the Samurai Museum Berlin. It shows actors in a Kabuki theater play. Kabuki theater is particularly well known for its extravagant costumes and the intense facial expressions of the actors. It was particularly popular during the peaceful Edo period (1615-1868). Plays in which the heroic deeds of great samurai could be admired were particularly popular.

€9.00*

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