
The Japanese sword is one of the most refined weapons ever created...

Discover the evolution of Japanese armour through centuries of warfare and peace...

From imposing crescent crests to elaborate maedate, explore the history and...

More than a sword guard, the tsuba became a canvas for master metalworkers...

Miniature masterpieces carved from ivory, wood and antler. Explore their history...

Elegant lacquer containers worn by samurai and merchants during the Edo period...

Small details with great significance. Learn how these decorative sword fittings...

The decorative mounts that completed the samurai sword. Explore their artistic...

Enter the world of classical Japanese theatre through masks that embody gods, warriors...

Understand the major eras of Japanese history from the Kamakura and Muromachi...
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