The Japanese sword, often epitomized by the katana, is more than just a weapon. It is a symbol of Japan’s rich cultural history, craftsmanship, and the ideals of the samurai who wielded it. Known for ...

A magnificent exhibition reveals how these fearsome warriors lived on, long after their fighting days were over ...

And we are, safe to say, obsessed…  While everyone is fascinated by Japan’s legendary warriors, much of what we think we know about them is more myth than reality. Luckily, the truth is even more ...

LE CENTER, Minn. — For decades the sword gathered dust among the canned goods in a Minnesota basement. The residents of the home didn't know what they had. Turns out the sword once belonged to a ...

NARA, Japan — They were once weapons of war. The most famous blades from Japan's rich history. Legendary swords that date back a thousand years or more. Travel across the country and you will see them ...

Samurai at the British Museum: A triumph of style, sophistication and sword porn - 4/5 Samurai is a blockbuster show which ...

In Edward Wilks’ store sits an authentic Samurai sword used by a Japanese soldier who tried to behead a U.S. Marine. The sword, forged from Japanese steel circa 1941, has been in his Rifle pawn shop, ...

Translation of: Spade e armi giapponesi dei trenta pi̮ gloriosi samurai ©Nuinui SA 2023. Includes names and words of Japanese swords also in Japanese. Summary Japanese Swords and Armor covers the ...

LE CENTER — Jeff Traxler has long had collections of World War II and other military memorabilia, but a samurai sword he got decades ago in lieu of payment for construction work and displayed for ...

TOKYO, Japan — In Narita City, just east of Tokyo, one of the oldest Japanese martial arts skills is still being taught. "This teaching is called Tenshin Shoden Katori Shinto-ryu," said Otake Risuke. ...