While most blades date back to the 12th century or earlier, the sword fittings, such as scabbards and guards, were crafted primarily in the 14th century, a time of turmoil in Japan. The minimalist ...

NARA--Some of the finest swords of Japan’s feudal age are now on show ... The two-part “Pride of the Aristocracy, Soul of the Samurai” event runs through March 31. Some of the highlights ...

A bloodied Samurai sword was found at the scene ... before stabbing himself," a police spokesman said. Shintoism is Japan's indigenous religion. The essence of Shinto is its spirits, or kami ...

Replicas of a sword featured in the Harry Potter film franchise have been recalled in Japan for violating the ... his neighbour with a ceremonial samurai sword during an dispute.

It’s good to know that the English-speaking world’s image of Japan has now expanded beyond ... the hand positions of extras playing samurai when they bowed. He was determined to “introduce ...

Burrow, 28, gifted his linemen with authentic Japanese Katana swords on Thursday, December 19. The Athletic’s Paul Dehner Jr. reported each sword was unique and came with its own story.

But Joe Burrow may be the winner of this year’s gift exchange. The Cincinnati Bengals quarterback gifted each of his linemen with authentic samurai swords. The buzz here in the Bengals locker room is ...

Not only did Burrow give each of his offensive lineman one of Japan's most famous swords, but he also took the extra step towards making the gift as authentic ... daimyo and samurai during the ...

Christmas came early for the Cincinnati Bengals offensive line, all thanks to quarterback Joe Burrow.The Athletic’s Paul Dehner Jr. reported each sword was unique and came with its own story. Burrow ...