Japanese swords have always been more than just weapons, they were artworks, status symbols, and throughout history had a huge spiritual importance. Each sword is a unique artwork, and one that is ...

Step into the world of Japanese craftsmanship and discover the intricate process of creating a traditional katana. This video takes you behind the scenes in a skilled artisan's workshop ...

In total, 31 Japanese swords of various styles line an exhibition room at the museum. Some of them are as valuable as government-designated important cultural properties, officials said.

The traditional katana sword is fashioned only from the purest steel, which the Japanese call tamahagane ("jewel steel"). Over three days and three nights, smelters using ancient techniques shovel ...

NARA--Some of the finest swords of Japan’s feudal age are now on show ... interest because it is believed to be the prototype of “katana” swords worn by samurai warriors at the waist during ...

Ubisoft has shared a deep dive into combat in the Feudal Japan-set Assassin's Creed Shadows, detailing enemies such as ...