Ancient swords such as this tachi displayed in The Japanese Sword Museum are certified as national treasures (Signed: KUNIUKI (Rai)) Ancient sword-making techniques were passed down only among ...

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.

NARA—The Nara National Museum has unveiled the details of its first full-scale exhibition devoted to national treasures, ...

Japanese sword making is a tradition that goes back centuries, and one that's carried on to this day. Each sword take dedication, skill and can take over 18 months to create. The resulting blades ...

something you can explore at the Japanese Sword Museum in Tokyo and one of the many potential venues that make Japan a unique and memorable meeting and event destination. For Tokyo-based Japanese ...

If you're looking to learn a little (or a lot) about Japan's history, the Tokyo National Museum is the place to ... spot relics such as samurai armor and swords (a traveler favorite), delicate ...

told detectives his only regret was failing to kill Communist Sanzo Nosaka and Japan Teachers’ Union Chairman Takeshi Kobayashi as well as Asanuma. He had planned to bag all three. The sword, he ...