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Samurai Museum

Name: Samurai Museum
Address: 歌舞伎町2-25/6, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo, 160-0021, JP
Telephone: 03-6457-6411
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Samuraiの日本の歴史において果たした役割、またその精神を日本人のみならず多くの外国人旅行者の皆様に分かりやすく伝えていくことを目指しています。
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*Our Physical Museum is temporarily being closed while we open our online shop everyday. FEEL THE REAL SAMURAI SPIRIT！

From ancient times, the Emperor and the nobility ruled Japan, but the time of samurai arrived after battles of Genji (the Minamoto family) and Heishi (the Taira family) in the end of Heian era. After that, samurai-centered Japanese society had been developed its own history about

700 years (from Kamakura to Edo era). In that 700 years of samurai age, Japan had been faced crisis such as, the Mongolian invasions of Japan, Spanish Armada, the arrival of the Black Ships (Perry’s fleet) and the Age of Discovery led by Portugal which meant Europeans notably the Portuguese and the Spanish became a threat for East Asian Countries. We introduce those brave samurai warriors and their spirit confronted the difficulties to not only Japanese people but also all people visiting from foreign countries. Their belief, “Reputation grudged” shows that samurai is not a simple soldier; they highly valued honor above life. The beauty of samurai spirit is shown in Japanese swords and their costumes. We are very happy if you can see what samurai spirit is and feel their spirits still living in today’s Japanese people.

11/06/2026

▪️Kashu Ietsugu

This blade is attributed to Kashu Ietsugu (加州家次), a swordsmith active during the late Muromachi period (early 16th century). The term “Kashu” (加州) refers to Kaga Province, an old regional name for what is now Ishikawa Prefecture in central Japan.

Ietsugu lived and worked in Kaga Province, crafting swords as his livelihood. At the time, the region was governed by the Maeda clan (前田家), a powerful samurai family. The Maeda originally served under the warlord Oda Nobunaga (織田信長), one of the most influential figures in Japanese history. As trusted retainers, they eventually rose to prominence in their own right.

The founder of the Maeda clan’s power was Toshiie Maeda (前田利家), a skilled warrior and political figure. Through his alliance with both Nobunaga and later Toyotomi Hideyoshi (豊臣秀吉), he became the feudal lord (daimyo) of Kaga. His domain was famously known as “Kaga Hyakuman Goku” (加賀百万石), meaning “one million koku of rice”—a measurement indicating an amount of rice sufficient to feed approximately one million people. This immense agricultural wealth made the Maeda clan one of the richest and most influential families in feudal Japan.

Thanks to this economic prosperity and political stability, Kaga became a center of culture and craftsmanship. Many skilled artisans, including swordsmiths like Ietsugu, flourished under Maeda patronage. Swords from this period and region are valued not only for their battlefield utility but also for their refined beauty and craftsmanship—symbols of both martial tradition and artistic excellence.

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11/06/2026

▪️ Dewa Daijo Fujiwara Kunimichi

This blade was signed by Dewa Daijo Fujiwara Kunimichi (出羽大掾藤原国路), who was especially active during the early Edo period (1615-1658: Genna-Meireki era) in Yamashiro province (Today’s Yamashiro province). It is said that Kunimichi originally belonged to Mishina school at the beginning of his career and later started to serve Horikawa Kunihiro school. He also signed Heianjo Kunimichi (平安城国道), Heianjo Jyu Kunimichi (平安城住国路), Dewa Daijo Fujiwara Rai Kunimichi (出羽大掾藤原来国路).

He was born in the 4th year of the Tensho era (1576: Azuchi Momoyama period). Based on available records, he started to officially appear in Japanese sword history in the 13th year of the Keisho era (1608: The beginning of the Edo period). He first signed Kunimichi (国道). As you can see, the letter of Michi is different from the one seen on this blade. Those who belonged to Mishina (三品) school used Michi (道) as their maker’s names, such as Iga no Kami Kimichi (伊賀守金道). That is why it is believed that Kunimichi originally belonged to Mishina school. Also, at the end of his career, he used Rai (来) in his maker’s name, which is the only characteristic of the swordsmiths who belonged to Mishina school back then.

In the 14th year of the Keisho era (1609), he started to use both Kunimichi (国道) and Kunimichi (国路). It is thought that this year was when he shifted his maker’s name to Kunimichi (国路). He received the title of Dawa Daijo (出羽大掾) in the 20th year of the Keisho era (1615). Kami is an honorable official title given by the imperial court for one’s excellent craftsmanship. Since Dewa Daijo is inscribed on this blade, this blade was at least made after 1615 when he had already mastered superb sword-forging techniques.

His master, Horkawa Kunihiro, died in the 18th year of the Kisho era (1613). After his master’s decease, it is said that he started to belong to Mishina school again and learned sword-forging techniques from Iga no Kami Kinmichi.

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09/06/2026

▪️Yamato no Kami Yoshimichi

Summary
This blade is signed by Yamato no Kami Yoshimichi(大和守吉道), whose real name was Mishina Uemon (三品宇右衛門). He was active in sword-forging during the early Edo period(1652-1675) in Osaka. He was the second son of the first-gen Osaka Tanba no Kami Yoshimichi(大阪丹波守吉道). Yamato no Kami Yoshimichi belonged to Osaka Mishina school, so as his father.

Osaka Mishina School ＆His father
Mishina school’s founder Kanemichi(兼道) was originally from Mino province, exclusively forging blades for Shingen Takeda, a famous feudal lord. Later on, he moved to Kyoto by bringing his four sons and founded his school named Mishina(三品) in Kyoto. Mishina school was one of the most prospered ones during the early Edo period.
One of Kanemichi’s sons was Tanba no Kami Yoshimichi, the father of the first-gen Osaka Tanbo no Kami Yoshimichi. They were also known as very famous swordsmiths.
Osaka Tanba no Kami Yoshimichi initially forged swords under his father’s school in Kyoto but moved to Osaka and founded Osaka Mishina school. Yamato no Kami Yoshimichi was his son and dedicated his career to gaining the fame of Osaka Mishina school with his father in Osaka during the early Edo period. And we assume this Wakizashi was originally made for a high-ranked Samurai officer.

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08/06/2026

▪️Wakizashi Signed by Naminohira Yasuaki

This blade was signed by Naminohira Yasuaki (波平安明), a swordsmith active in Satsuma Province (today’s Kagoshima Prefecture) during the mid-Edo period (1764-1772). According to historical records, his personal name was Hashiguchi Ihee(橋口伊兵衛), later known as Hyōemon(兵右衛門).

Yasuaki belonged to the distinguished Naminohira school, one of the most prominent swordsmith lineages in Satsuma. He was the son of Yasumoto(安元), the second-generation master of the “Hori no Naminohira(堀の波平)” branch, which is regarded as a leading lineage within the Shinshintō-period Naminohira tradition. This branch traces its origins to Yasumasa, the second son of Yamato no Kami Yasuyuki (57th-generation Naminohira master), who established a separate line in the Hori area of Taniyama.

The Naminohira (波平) school is one of the most historically significant swordsmith traditions of Satsuma, said to have been founded by Masakuni (正國), a Yamato-den smith, in the late Heian period (12th century). Over many generations, the school maintained a continuous lineage, making it one of the longest-standing traditions in Japanese sword history.

A characteristic feature of the Naminohira lineage is the use of the characters “行” (Yuki) or “安” (Yasu) in the smiths’ names, symbolizing continuity within the school.

The name “Naminohira,” meaning “calm waves,” is associated with a legend that the founder Masakuni calmed the sea by dedicating a sword when relocating from Yamato to Satsuma. Because of this association, Naminohira blades were particularly valued among samurai connected with maritime activities.

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05/06/2026

▪️ Aoe School

Hello, world! Thank you for checking our post. Today, we would like to introduce another prominent school.

Aoe school was founded by Yasutsugu (安次) during the late Heian period (Early 12th century), and it was located in today’s Kurashiki town, Okayama prefecture. In Bitchu province, there were two prestigious schools during that time. One is Aoe school, and the other is Seno school, established by Noritaka (則高). Aoe school was prosperous from the late Heian to the late Nanbokucho period.

Aoe school is divided into three categories in Japanese sword terminology depending on the period. When the blade is from the late Heian-mid Kamakura period, it is called *Ko-Aoe (Old Aoe). It is called Chu Aoe (Middle Aoe) for those forged in the mid Kamakura-early Nanbokucho period. Finally, Sue-Aoe (Late Aoe) is used for the late Nanbokucho period or later.

One of the most famous figures in Aoe school is Moritsugu, who trained Sadatsugu, Tsuguie, and Tsunetsugu. These three swordsmiths were famous for Gobankaji (御番鍛冶). Gobankaji is a unique system created by the retired emperor Go-Toba (後鳥羽上皇), who was enthusiastic about the Japanese sword-forging. He summoned twelve of the finest swordsmiths nationwide, and one swordsmith forged a blade for the emperor each month. Tsuguyoshi was the son of Tusuguie, who must have mastered superb craftsmanship.

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03/06/2026

▪️ Echizen-jū Harima Daijō Fujiwara Shigetaka

Hello, world! Thank you for checking our daily post. Today, we would like to introduce another renowned maker.

The name Shigetaka (重高) was passed down through 11 generations until the end of the Edo period (late 19th century) and represents one of the most prominent swordsmith lineages in Echizen. Among these, only the first and second generations used the clan name “Fujiwara (藤原)” in their signatures, and both are known to have held the title Harima Daijō (播磨大掾).

The first generation was active around 1600–1624, and the second generation from 1624–1661. The third generation (1661–1681) is also highly regarded and considered comparable in skill to the earlier masters.

The first-generation Shigetaka is said to have been born in the Shinshū region (present-day Nagano Prefecture). He later moved to Mino Province (present-day Gifu Prefecture), one of Japan’s major sword-producing centers, where he trained under Kanenori (兼則), a highly respected swordsmith.

Toward the end of the Muromachi period (late 16th century), Shigetaka and his master relocated to Echizen Province. From that time onward, successive generations of the Shigetaka lineage remained in Echizen, producing high-quality blades under the patronage of the Matsudaira clan, the ruling family of the region.

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02/06/2026

▪️Katana Signed by Kaneyoshi

This blade was signed by Kaneyoshi (兼吉). The name “Kaneyoshi” was used by several generations of swordsmiths from the early to late Muromachi period. According to the NBTHK certificate, this blade is attributed to a later-generation Kaneyoshi of the late Muromachi period (mid to early-16th century), based on its characteristic features.

He is believed to have worked in Seki City (関市), located in Mino Province (present-day Gifu Prefecture), which was the most active center of sword production in the region. The first-generation Kaneyoshi is said to have been the founder of the Zenjō school, one of the seven major and most prosperous schools in Mino.

The swordsmiths who resided in Mino province developed particular sword-forging tradition called MINO-DEN. Its characteristic is the TOGARI(Pointed shapes protruding from the Hamon ) in a classic straight line and random temper line with some white Utsuri. MINO-DEN had its origin from YAMATO-DEN in the late KAMAKURA period(1280-1330). It flourished in the MUROMACHI period(1333-1573) and continued until the EDO period(1603-1868).

MINO-DEN especially prospered during Sengoku Jidai(Warring State period) due to the high demand for weapons. And the location of Mino province beat others. Akechi Mitsuhide controlled Mino province, and Nobunaga Oda ruled Owari province, and Tokugawa Ieyasu was the lord of Suruga (Neighboring areas). There was high demand from those powerful feudal lords and their retainers. Furthermore, so many wars occurred between the Kanto region and the Kyoto area. Mino was located in the middle, making feudal lords feel convenient to order swords from MINO-DEN. The blades forged in MINO provinces also had the reputation of its practical design and sharpness. Many feudal lords demanded swords forged in the Mino province.

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01/06/2026

▪️Katana attributed to Kashu Katsuie

This blade is attributed to Kashu Katsuie (加州勝家). Kashu is another name of Kaga province (today’s Ishikawa prefecture), and it means that he resided in this area when he forged this blade.

The swordsmith name “Katsuie” (勝家) lasted several generations from the middle of the Muromachi period to the early Edo period (1450s-1650s), and we believe the attribution was given to a late generation Katsuie in the late Murimachi period (the late 15th – mid 16th century). The first generation Katsuie was originally from Mino province, famous for the sword-forging tradition called MINO-DEN (美濃伝). He and his apprentices moved to Kaga Koku (today’s Ishikawa prefecture) in the middle of the Muromachi period (1450’s). They founded a Darani (陀羅尼) school after being hired by the monks who lived there. However, from the second generation, Katsuie served the famous feudal clan, Maeda clan, forging swords for famous Samurais. It was honorable for any swordsmiths to serve a feudal clan exclusively.

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31/05/2026

▪️Wakizashi signed by Tanehiro

This blade was signed by “Hizen no Kuni Jū Minamoto no Tanehiro” (肥前国住源種広), a swordsmith active during the early Edo period, around the Kan’ei era (1624–1644). The name Tanehiro was passed down through two generations during the Edo period, and we assume this blade was forged by the first-generation Tanehiro.

He is also known to have later received the honorary court title of “Higo Daijō” (肥後大掾). The title “Daijō” was an honorary court rank granted to distinguished swordsmiths and artisans, signifying prestige and official recognition of their skill and status.

Historical records also indicate that Tanehiro belonged to the Ichita lineage of swordsmiths, who were active in Hirado, in present-day Nagasaki Prefecture, and used the name “Ichita(市太)” as part of their lineage tradition. The Ichita lineage is regarded as a separate tradition from the mainstream Tadayoshi school, which dominated Hizen sword production. Because of this, blades forged by the Ichita lineage possess distinctive characteristics in their hamon and jigane that differ from those of the Tadayoshi tradition.

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31/05/2026

▪️Katana attributed to Mino Senjuin

This blade is attributed to Mino Senjuin (美濃千手院), which is one of the most famous schools during the late Nanbokucho-late Muromachi period (Mid 14th-Early 16th century) in Mino province (today’s Gifu prefecture). According to NBTHK that appraised this blade, it was approximately made during the mid-late Muromachi period (Late 15th-Early 16th century).

The school was located in Akasaka village near Sekigahara, an essential hub for transportation and military bases from ancient times. It is said that the Mino Senjuin school was founded by Sensui (泉水), the son of Yamato Koku Senjuin Shigehiro. Yamato region was one of the most famous sites for sword-forging during the late Heian-Kamakura period. Sensui moved from Yamato (today’s Nara prefecture) to Akasaka village in Mino province during the Nanbokucho period.

There was a temple called Senjudo in Nara prefecture where Senju Kannon (Thousand arms) Budha statue was worshiped. And a group of swordsmiths who lived there was known as Senjuin (千手院). They belonged to Todaji temple. Senjuin School was founded by Yukinobu, who was the son of Yoshiyuki. Yukinonobu was originally a servant for Senjuin temple, a branch of Todaiji temple during the late Heian period (1086-1107), and eventually became an Okakae Kaji for the temple.

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