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Wednesday, April 8, 2026

'Fabled knights of old' / The true story of Japan's mysterious samurai

The Trustees of the British Museum Minemato no Tametomo on the Isle of Demons (Credit: The Trustees of the British Museum)

'Fabled knights of old': The true story of Japan's mysterious samurai

Matthew Wilson
26 February 2026

From medieval beginnings, the samurai have inspired art, fiction and films, from Shōgun to Star Wars. But their true story is more complex and surprising than we might realise.

Bradford District Museums and Galleries A traditional Japanese woodblock print depicting a scenic town near water. In the foreground, a curved wooden bridge spans a river, with several people walking across it. To the left, a large torii gate and a stone lantern stand near willow trees. — Bridge at Fukui by Katsuhsika Hokusai is part of the exhibition

Samurai-era artworks and arms go on display

Grace Wood

8 November 2025

A collection of rarely-seen Japanese artefacts and artworks is to go on display.

The exhibition focusing on samurai-era Japan at Cliffe Castle Museum in Keighley will feature pictures from masters such as Katsushika Hokusai and Utagawa Hiroshige as well as a sword dating back to 1200AD.