About the SAMURAI

Discover the remarkable world of onna-bugeisha — the female warriors of Japan. Learn their history, weapons, legends like Tomoe Gozen and Tachibana Ginchiyo, and where to experience samurai culture in Tokyo today, including hands-on sword lessons and traditional arts.

Discover how samurai really fought on the battlefield — with organized spear formations, coordinated archers, and matchlock gun units, all shaped by terrain, logistics, and clear chains of command. Learn how this complex system differed from the popular image of sword duels.