Some of Japan’s most famous historical figures wielded the Hōnjo Masamune, but the sword mysteriously disappeared after World ...

DAZAIFU, Fukuoka Prefecture--An outstanding collection of Japanese swords that had been in private hands and never shown to the public before is now on display at the Kyushu National Museum in this ...

Bobby Moore explains the intricate craftsmanship and history that makes Japanese swords so expensive.

Over the course of history, objects initially created for a particular use occasionally become appreciated more for their design and form, and in turn become more ornamental than functional. Since the ...

If you’ve ever wanted to learn about Japanese swords, now’s the time, as an unusually large number of top-quality blades are currently on view at two Tokyo museums. Either exhibition is well worth a ...

Japanese Samurai swords, known as katana, hold a special place in the world of weaponry and are revered for their exceptional craftsmanship and historical significance. Katana's unique design and ...

Visit this Ryogoku museum to learn about the art of Japanese sword-making and see antique samurai katana, sword mountings, scabbards, armour, metalworking tools and other equipment from as far back as ...

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NARA--Some of the finest swords of Japan’s feudal age are now on show at the Kasuga Taisha shrine here. Many of them are national treasures. What sets the blades apart is that they were dedicated to ...