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TOKYO, July 13, 2026 — How did the samurai become one of the world’s most recognizable symbols of Japan? Dr. Rosina Buckland takes us behind the British Museum’s acclaimed Samurai exhibition, a decade in the making and seen by 175,000 visitors. Through armor, paintings, prints, clothing, film, games, and digital media, she follows the samurai across three eras: warriors in an age of conflict, elite households in an age of peace, and a modern myth repeatedly reshaped for nationalism, propaganda, and entertainment. Along the way, she shares the curatorial choices—and surprises—that brought this complex history to life. The session is hosted by Jun Kigoshi, arts and culture committee member at Asia Society Japan. (1 hr., 3 min.)
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