Japanese swords have always been more than just weapons, they were artworks, status symbols, and throughout history had a huge spiritual importance. Each sword is a unique artwork, and one that is ...

Samurai swords, also known as katana, hold a special place in the history and culture of Japan. Step into the world of the ...

Japanese swords are called "metal made art." The once lost techniques used to make them prior to the 16th century are now on the verge of rediscovery. Ancient swords such as this tachi displayed ...

Japanese swords have always been more than just weapons, they were artworks, status symbols, and throughout history had a huge spiritual importance. Each sword is a unique artwork, and one that is ...

In total, 31 Japanese swords of various styles line an exhibition room at the museum. Some of them are as valuable as government-designated important cultural properties, officials said.

15, 1945. The U.S. military confiscated his sword. Cursor found the sword among seized Japanese military weapons stacked up at a beach on Okinawa Prefecture’s main island. It remains unknown how ...