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Sharing and saving the legacy of Japan's Samurai

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A tourist practises his Samurai moves. Credit: AP

Clad in armour and guided by a strict code of honour, Japan’s samurai were more than elite warriors; they were the architects of a society shaped by loyalty, discipline and power.  The history and culture of Japan's Samurai warriors are being celebrated in a new museum in Tokyo.


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Clad in armour and guided by a strict code of honour, Japan’s samurai were more than elite warriors; they were the architects of a society shaped by loyalty, discipline and power.  The history and culture of Japan's Samurai warriors are being celebrated in a new museum in Tokyo.


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