In this area, some of former Samurai houses are opened for tourists. With their large warehouses and inventories of history attract us, even Japanese. Not only Samurai armors or swords, you’ll see some folklore instruments, such as straw made shoes, or dolls.
Straw works. They crafted them during snow seasons.A lion’s mask for dance. Looks different from our traditional one, with impression of Samurai.The festival is held every September 7th – 9th. The floats are dragged in the area.Samurai’s residence.A pic of turtle, using shadow.“Fire waving festiIt is said to ward off evil spisrits.aid to ward off evil spisrits.“Stepping snow straw”, to concrete snow to make a trail.Sword guards. Since samurais are not supposed to be simple in fashion, they must be one of items that they can show the sense. Swords. Probably never used under peaceful Edo period (17th – 19th Century).You can feel the weight of sword. It’s heavy enough to hurt yourself if you don’t have mustles to control it.Also the long handled sword. It feels lighter than regular sword, because its long handle is made of wood. Often used by women to avoid close combat.Records from inventory of this family and neighbors.Paper rolls of recording.You see the round gun hole in the middle.The map of Edo, or current Tokyo.It’s heavy.Cute. The dog is listening to the voice of his deceased master.The season is definitely Spring, when the cherry bloosom bloom.
