The traditional katana sword is fashioned only from the purest steel, which the Japanese call ... Though fit for a samurai warrior, this sword will likely sell to art collectors for hundreds ...

The Japanese sword, often epitomized by the katana, is more than just a weapon. It is a symbol of Japan’s rich cultural history, craftsmanship, and the ideals of the samurai who wielded it. Known for ...

At HiSui Tokyo we offer instruction on the dignity, conduct and movement of the samurai. "The Sword of Doom" (1966 ... your opponent approaches. It is the art of performing a sudden surprise ...

Even the samurai's understanding of art and poetry ... the Japanese went on to modernize their forces and did away with many of the samurai's special rights. Thus, the sword-slashing warrior ...

And as less and less sword masters across Japan these works of art are only going to become more valuable. With thanks to Koi Travel (find them on Facebook). More from Lifestyle Japanese sword ...

TSURU, Yamanashi Prefecture--Showcasing some of the nation's top swords and fittings, a special exhibition at the Museum Tsuru here is exploring the aesthetic beauty of samurai blades. One of the ...

Medieval Japan may call to mind honorable sword-wielding samurai and stealthy ninja assassins ... sent merchant ships to China in hopes of obtaining copper coins. In exchange, the Japanese sold raw ...

This lesson is designed to challenge the view of sword-wielding samurai of U.S. movies. Rather than focusing on one particular ... Have students explain their reasoning. A field trip to an art museum ...

IKOMA, Nara Prefecture--A high school club adviser accidentally sliced a student in the leg with a real Japanese sword during a martial art demonstration as part of a club activity on March 5 ...

The chief priestess was stabbed to death, reportedly by her brother. A bloodied Samurai sword was found at the scene, along with other knives. The attacker's wife also took part in the ambush on ...