The Shin Gobankaji Project, inspired by Emperor Gotoba (1183-1198), unites modern swordsmiths to preserve and pass on Japan's rich sword-making traditions.
Japanese swords, renowned the world over, owe their artistry to ancient Emperor Gotoba and the skilled craftsmen he attracted.
Watch Here: On October 16 see the inaugural sword making ceremony and be part of the Crowdfunding Project for the first modern Emperor Gotoba Shin-Gobankaji since...
The new project brings together the greatest swordsmiths of this era, all of whom have been designated as master smiths, to build the first modern Gobankaji...
Part 1: Traveling the San’in: Orochi and the Mythical Origins of the Sword Part 2: Japanese Swords: ‘Tatara,’ the Traditional Iron and Steel Culture...