The samurai, respected and feared warriors of feudal Japan, adhered to the Bushido code, emphasizing virtues like righteousness (義), courage (勇), benevolence (仁), respect (礼), honesty (誠), honor (名誉), loyalty (忠義), and self-control (自制), guiding their conduct in battle and life. However, the samurai had dark customs. Seppuku (切腹), the act of suicide by falling on one's own sword, was practiced to restore honor in the face of failure. Additionally, samurai engaged in the grisly practice of head collection, adorning severed heads of rivals as trophies. These dark customs reveal the intricate duality within samurai culture, where honor and brutality coexisted, shaping the legacy of these legendary warriors.