Restoration work on a metal artifact found in Berlin, Germany, has revealed it to be an "ornately decorated" Japanese sword that possibly dates to the 17th century. The object was uncovered in the ...

A 94-year-old World War II veteran in Minnesota works to return a Japanese sword to the family of its original owner. KTTC’s Courtney Sturgeon reports.Sept. 19, 2013 ...

Though their meticulously crafted battle armor and elaborate helmets shaped into utterly frightening countenances could fill the hearts of any foe with terror, Japan's famous samurai warriors also had ...

Here’s What You Need to Remember: After the war, Japanese soldiers were required to surrender all arms, which included swords. There were many special ceremonies where the swords were surrendered and ...

Here’s What You Need To Remember: The decision was more cultural than tactical – but the swords did serve a military purpose, and sometimes a gruesome one. And during those charges, it was common for ...