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Buy a Sword in Japan
Buying a sword in Japan isn’t as hassle-free as bringing home Japanese pottery, authentic kimono, Noren curtains, wasabi snacks, and matcha. One must recognize and appreciate Japan’s dedication to one of...
Buy a Sword in Japan
Buying a sword in Japan isn’t as hassle-free as bringing home Japanese pottery, authentic kimono, Noren curtains, wasabi snacks, and matcha. One must recognize and appreciate Japan’s dedication to one of...
Where to Buy a Katana?
Buying katana can also be nerve-wracking. With so many counterfeits flooding the market, picking an authentic katana can be challenging. Knowing where to buy a katana saves you effort, while maximizing your chance...
Where to Buy a Katana?
Buying katana can also be nerve-wracking. With so many counterfeits flooding the market, picking an authentic katana can be challenging. Knowing where to buy a katana saves you effort, while maximizing your chance...
Real vs Fake Katana Sword
Counterfeit or fake katana passes off as a real sword, including its price. Sadly, first-time katana buyers cannot distinguish real vs fake katana swords. So, how can you spot an...
Real vs Fake Katana Sword
Counterfeit or fake katana passes off as a real sword, including its price. Sadly, first-time katana buyers cannot distinguish real vs fake katana swords. So, how can you spot an...
How Much Does a Real Katana Cost?
Almost everyone wants to own a real katana, forged by expert and duly-licensed Japanese swordsmiths and validated and classified by Japan’s highest governing body for preserving authentic Japanese art swords. But how much...
How Much Does a Real Katana Cost?
Almost everyone wants to own a real katana, forged by expert and duly-licensed Japanese swordsmiths and validated and classified by Japan’s highest governing body for preserving authentic Japanese art swords. But how much...
Mastering Japanese Sword Care
1. The Basics of Nihonto Handling 1.1 Storage: Keep all Nihonto, whether stored in Shirasaya (plain wooden scabbards) or Koshirae (formal mountings), safely tucked away in their sword bags. Be...
Mastering Japanese Sword Care
1. The Basics of Nihonto Handling 1.1 Storage: Keep all Nihonto, whether stored in Shirasaya (plain wooden scabbards) or Koshirae (formal mountings), safely tucked away in their sword bags. Be...
The Evolution of Nihonto: A Journey Through Jap...
The Nihonto, or Japanese sword, is a remarkable symbol of Japan's rich culture and history. Its development, reflecting an extraordinary blend of aesthetics and functionality, truly embodies the unique Japanese...
The Evolution of Nihonto: A Journey Through Jap...
The Nihonto, or Japanese sword, is a remarkable symbol of Japan's rich culture and history. Its development, reflecting an extraordinary blend of aesthetics and functionality, truly embodies the unique Japanese...