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 ...

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 ...

The sword's guard is decorated with chrysanthemum and waterline motifs. State Museums of Berlin, Museum of Prehistory and Early History / Anica Kelp Archaeologists have discovered history buried ...

In Edward Wilks’ store sits an authentic Samurai sword used by a Japanese soldier who tried to behead a U.S. Marine. The sword, forged from Japanese steel circa 1941, has been in his Rifle pawn shop, ...

“Age of Samurai: Battle for Japan” (now streaming on Netflix) digs deep into the military history of Japan, detailing the 16th- and early 17th-century battles that introduced new sophistication to ...

Miyamoto Musashi’s duels made him a legend. His writings made him immortal. Here’s what history can (and can't) confirm about the man behind the myth. In this 1840s print by Utagawa Kuniyoshi, ...