The katana blade is forged by master swordsmith Teruhira Kamiyama, while the aogai (mother-of-pearl inlay technique using ...

The blades dating from the Heian Period (794-1185) through modern times belonged to a physician whose deep knowledge of Japanese sword culture profoundly impressed experts. Until two years ago ...

Discover what kabuki tells us about Japanese attitudes to swords, which feature in many legends and transcend the realm of weapons. Within each awe-inspiring Japanese sword, they say, dwells a spirit.

Japanese swords are called "metal made art." The once lost techniques used to make them prior to the 16th century are now on the verge of rediscovery. Ancient swords such as this tachi displayed ...

Buying a katana is more about buying an artistic and historically significant sword; it comes with its story to tell. Being ...

Kendo, the way of the sword, is a modern Japanese martial art that goes beyond the mere wielding of a bamboo sword. It is a ...

But thanks to the strenuous efforts of his grandson, the promise was kept, and a Japanese sword in the U.S. veteran’s possession was returned to the family of a former enemy combatant after a ...