while the samurai became adept with the famed katana sword. Although crude Chinese handguns reached Japan by the early 16th century, the later introduction of the European arquebus and its armor ...

The sword was pulled from the attic decades ago, but a recent ceremonial cleaning revealed it was a priceless heirloom from the 12th century.

He’s aware that racing around public parks on a one-wheeled electric skateboard — while picking up trash using a samurai sword — is bizarre. But look, he says, he’s helping the environment.