Honor before life.
That’s the motto you leave with after taking a walk through the incredible
Samurai Museum that opened at the end of September in Shinjuku’s Kabuki-cho
district. Our ever-curious reporter Mr. Sato took a trip here recently and
shared the experience with us, saying it’s a must-see spot for foreigners and
locals alike.
▼ With the large signs
and traditional armor out the front, it’s easy to spot the entrance to the new
Samurai Museum.
Once you take your
shoes off to step inside, you’re greeted by half a dozen suits of samurai
armour. The best thing about these displays is that they’re presented outside
of glass cases which really draws you into the feudal world of centuries past.
Without the distance
and reflections you would normally encounter with displays behind glass, it’s
easy to see the details on each of the different kabuto helmets.
Alongside the katana
sword, the bow and arrow also played a vital role, bot in warfare and in the
development of the samurai spirit.
There’s even a display
that introduces you to the history of Sakamoto Ryoma (1836–1867), one of
Japan’s most famous and influential samurai, who was known for wearing Western
boots with his Japanese clothing.
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