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 ...

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 the blade ...

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 ...

While most bladed weapons over the centuries ... follow the steps that a master Japanese swordsmith takes today to craft what is arguably the most legendary of swords.—Rima Chaddha and Audrey ...

including an iron spear and a Buddhist statue. Titled “Masterpiece Swords, Sacred Treasures and Ritual Implements of Nikko Futarasan jinja shrine,” the exhibition runs until May 15 next year.