A National Treasure Japanese sword from the Kamakura period stands up to the world standard of art and can inspire a future role for traditional swordsmiths.
Japanese swords are the culmination of eight crafts working in unison. These precious traditional skills are in danger of being lost forever ー Paul Martin
Japanese swords, renowned the world over, owe their artistry to ancient Emperor Gotoba and the skilled craftsmen he attracted.
The famous Japanese blade will go on display in early 2022 for the first time in five years as part of the City of Ashikaga’s 100th...
“Do you know about Ryuseito?" asked Kuniichi Takami, 48, as he slowly took out a dagger, otherwise known as tanto (短刀, literally short sword).
The town of Setouchi in Okayama Prefecture is home to the Osafune Japanese Sword Museum. Osafune, a village in the archaic province Bizen,...
The Tokyo Art Club in Shinbashi is host every year to the world’s largest Japanese sword show called the Dai Token Ichi. ...
On June 22 a written request for a budget increase to train Japanese sword artisans was delivered to Japan’s Minister of Education, Culture,...
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...
The traditional dance performance of Iwami Kagura tells the story of the discovery of steelmaking in Izumo, Japan, through the metaphor of the deity...
The raw material used to make Japanese swords is called tamahagane. On January 24, production of the annual batch of tamahagane for Japan’s swordsmiths began...
