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Catalogue: Samurai Museum Berlin – Peter Janssen Collection

Samurai: History, Aesthetics and Legend in One Volume! The official catalogue of the Samurai Museum Berlin presents the highlights of the renowned Peter Janssen Collection – featuring stunning color illustrations, fascinating background essays, and a contribution by Ian Bottomley (Royal Armouries Museum, Leeds). Detailed diagrams, maps, and a selected bibliography make this catalogue an essential companion for anyone interested in Japan, art, design, pop culture, or gaming.

€29.00*

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Samurai Experience Set: Japanese Chopsticks & Tickets

This exclusive gift box combines authentic Japanese chopsticks with two admission tickets to the Samurai Museum Berlin – the perfect cultural experience to share or enjoy yourself. Immerse yourself in the world of the samurai – right in the heart of Berlin! At the Samurai Museum Berlin, you’ll encounter original armor, swords, the tea ceremony and fascinating stories from the era of Japan’s legendary fighters. The interactive exhibition captivates both young and adult visitors, bringing history to life in a truly engaging way. A unique gift for everyone who appreciates Japan, design, and culture.

€44.95*

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Cuddly toy: Plushie large Fox

The fox 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.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.

€25.00*

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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.

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Premium catalog: „Helmets of the Samurai“ (Limited edition!)

The Premium Catalog “Helmets of the Samurai” presents the extraordinary helmet collection of the Peter Janssen Collection. Featuring the essay “Kawari Kabuto – Unusual Japanese Samurai Helmets,” it offers detailed insights, high-quality color photographs, and scholarly background information. Limited to 500 signed copies and printed on premium paper, this edition is a true collector’s item for art and culture enthusiasts. Numerous high-quality color plates show various views of the helmets as well as impressive details. Informative appendices on historical periods, schematic diagrams illustrating specific technical terms, a glossary, and a selected bibliography support the reader’s understanding. Product details: Hardcover in slipcase. 196 pages. Numerous high-quality illustrations. Language: English ISBN: 978-3-947828-10-4

€190.00*

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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.

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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.

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Kinderbuch "Kitsune und der Traum vom Samurai"

This children's book tells the story of Kitsune the fox and his dream of becoming a samurai. The story follows the fox as he passes various tests and thus internalizes the values and virtues of the samurai. Kitsune's story teaches young readers about the traditional values of the samurai and their significance in today's world. Author and illustrator: Linda Lang. Published by Samurai Museum Berlin.

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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.

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Catalog George Grosz - The Muckraker

From May to August 2025, the Samurai Museum Berlin featured works by the renowned artist George Grosz, who is also highly popular in Japan. The exhibition focused on Grosz's unvarnished views on politics, power, and morality—unsparing, provocative, and more relevant than ever. The catalogue published for the exhibition contains numerous high-quality illustrations of his works, complemented by texts that illuminate the artist's life and oeuvre. The texts were written by Ralph Jentsch, Beate Wonde, and Keiko Ishida.The catalogue is in English language.

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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.

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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.

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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!

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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.

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Cuddly toy: Plushie small Fox

The fox 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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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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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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Jigsaw Puzzle: Japanese woodblock print

“The Great Battle between the Troops of the Fish and the Vegetables” (1859) by Utagawa Hirokage.Bring a piece of Japanese art history home! This 1000-piece jigsaw puzzle features a vibrant woodblock print from the Samurai Museum Berlin collection. The image depicts the Great Samurai Battle between two extraordinary armies: fishes and seafood from the sea clash with a variety of vegetables from the land. In this whimsical scene, the samurai’s heads are replaced with the corresponding food items. Both armies fight fiercely, wielding swords, bows and arrows, and even tiny octopuses! A perfect gift for art lovers, puzzle enthusiasts, and fans of Japanese culture, this puzzle combines history, humor, and creativity in one unique challenge. Material: color print on sturdy cardboard. Not suitable for children under 3 years

€19.00*

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