A magnificent exhibition reveals how these fearsome warriors lived on, long after their fighting days were over ...
From medieval beginnings, the samurai have inspired art, fiction and films, from Shōgun to Star Wars. But their true story is ...
What does “samurai” conjure up for you? A virtuous Japanese warrior in immaculate armour, who’s scarily handy with a sword? That’s certainly what I think of, having lapped up Shōgun, the recent ...
What do we really know about the samurai? Through 280 objects from around the world, the British Museum is exploring the complex history of Japan’s iconic warriors.
Silk screens, women's firefighting robes and a Darth Vader costume are among the more than 280 unexpected items that are on ...
The Japanese sword, often epitomized by the katana, is more than just a weapon. It is a symbol of Japan’s rich cultural history, craftsmanship, and the ideals of the samurai who wielded it. Known for ...
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In London, this exhibition retraces the history of the samurai – it will have you travelling to Japan
The British Museum has announced a major new exhibition titled Samurai, set to open in the Sainsbury Exhibitions Gallery from 3 February to 4 May 2026. This landmark showcase will be the first of its ...
In the breathless opening one-er of Last Samurai Standing, samurai protagonist Shujiro Saga (Junichi Okada, also a producer and action choreographer) cuts through dozens of men as he charges across a ...
From medieval beginnings, the samurai have inspired art, fiction and films, from Shōgun to Star Wars. But their true story is ...
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