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Video article 6:39Okadagiri, Masamune, Sosan Samoji, Raikiri, and Okanehira... Where Does These Names Come From? This Video Introduces Some of the Most Famous Swords in Existence, Which Have Been Carefully Preserved Through the Ages
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Swords Forged by Japanese Craftsmen Are Truly Works of Art! Don't Take Your Eyes off This Artisanship!
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Learn about Japan's history with "swords" you can encounter at the Tokyo National Museum in Taito-ku, Tokyo! The history of Japan is engraved in each of the approximately 120,000 objects in the collection displayed in Japan's oldest museum.
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A Young Swordsmith Trains Hard Every Day to Make His Dream Come True. What Does the Man Preserving Japanese Traditions Have to Say About His Passion for Swords?
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The Hilt, Which Determines the Beauty and Functionality of a Japanese Sword, Is Made by a Craftsman Called a Tsukamaki-Shi! Check Out the Video to See the Japanese Craftsman's Techniques!
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The Scabbards That Hold Japanese Swords Are Made by Skilled Japanese Craftsmen! A Look at the Handiwork of Japanese Scabbard Makers, Who Drew Attention at a Traditional Craft Demonstration at Yasukuni Shrine
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Watch the Master Craftsmanship of Japan's Finest Swordsmiths! Introducing a Man Who Has Devoted His Life to Preserving Japan's Ancient Traditions and Treasures
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Kutani Ware: A Style of Traditional Japanese Porcelain in Ishikawa Prefecture, Characterized by Its Elaborate Use of Brilliant Colors. Find Out Where to Get Your Hands on These Works of Art!
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The Beautiful Shine of Tamamushi Lacquer Ware Is Sure to Captivate You! The Lacquer Ware, Born in Sendai, Miyagi, Was Made Into the Official Product of the Olympics and It's a Popular Choice for Tourists From Abroad. Come Check It Out!
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What Kind of History Is Hidden in This Special Sword With No Inscription? Introducing the Beauty of the Japanese Swords Made by Masamune, One of Japan's Most Renowned Master Swordsmiths!
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This video, titled "Katana long sword, with no inscription, attributed to Masamune," was released by "Virtual Sword Museum 'Sword World'" (バーチャル刀剣博物館「刀剣ワールド」).
The sword shown in this video is an inscriptionless sword said to be attributed to Masamune, which is said to have been made in the early years of the Nanboku-cho period.
It is said to have been worn by Emperor Komei, the father of Emperor Meiji, and has a stylish look to it.
Masamune, who is said to have made this sword, learned the techniques as a pupil of Shintogo Kunimitsu, the most famous swordsmith in Kamakura, and created a masterpiece that expresses the essence of the Soshu den Style of swordsmithing.
These master swords, with their elegant brilliance, are made with the wisdom of the swordsmith.
We invite you to take a closer look at these beautiful swords.
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Enshu Onigawara: Traditional Crafts Said to House the Souls of the Demons Themselves! Only the Most Skilled Craftsmen Can Produce Their Soul Piercing Glares. These Master Artisans in Fukuroi, Shizuoka Share Their Thoughts on Enshu Onigawara
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Kyo-Shikki - Traditional Japanese Lacquerware From Kyoto. Check Out the Awesome Techniques Used to Create the Simple Yet Elegant, Deep Black Craft!
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