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 ...

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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 ...

A team of archaeologists in Japan has discovered a massive iron sword that was buried to protect the dead from evil spirits. Commenting on the discovery of the sword, Murase said that it's twice as ...

Following is a transcript of the video. Kaito Suiju: My name is Kaito Suiju. I am the master of the HiSui Tokyo dojo in Ginza, Tokyo. At HiSui Tokyo we offer instruction on the dignity, conduct and ...