Lewis Hamilton reveals striking dream after 'Kill Bill' experience

Lewis Hamilton has revealed an unusual ambition to one day own a Samurai sword after a lesson in Japan this week with renowned performer Tetsuro Shimaguchi.

Shimaguchi is the leader of the Samurai sword performance group, Kengishu Kamui. He also starred in and choreographed the Samurai sword scenes in one of seven-time F1 champion Hamilton's "favourite films of all-time", Kill Bill.

Ahead of this weekend's Japanese Grand Prix, Hamilton tapped into his inner Samurai with Shimaguchi.

"There are so many elements of the culture [in Japan] that are important to me," said Hamilton, speaking to Sky Sports F1. "When I come here, I try to learn more about it, and experience it.

"I love all the 'Kill Bill' [movies], so this time, I went and had this experience, which was incredible. It was one of the coolest experiences I've ever had, getting to wield a sword and learn some of the moves.

"One of my dreams is to have a Samurai sword from the movie. I've been trying to figure out who makes them.

"But Japan just has a lot to offer."

The lesson with Shimaguchi, which Ferrari driver Hamilton described as "unreal", took him back to his childhood when he had karate lessons to help him "handle the bullies at school".

In an Instagram post following the lesson, Hamilton wrote: "It did more than teach me to defend myself, it instilled in me discipline, respect and humility.

"I took lessons every week for seven years, and every class began with us kneeling and bowing to our sensei. I did the same to begin my lesson with Tetsuro.

"It’s amazing in life when you have these full-circle moments. I didn’t understand why we had to bow when I was younger, but as I’ve grown up and learned to respect the tradition, I came to appreciate the beauty of the gesture.

"Thank you, Sensei, and thank you, Tokyo, for the beauty, culture and warm welcome."

You can check out Hamilton's lesson in a video clip in his Instagram post below.