When comparing iconic swords from different regions around the globe, few rival the intrigue and historical significance of ...

"The Sword of Doom" (1966 ... so it is generally the most basic stance in which a samurai enters a fight. There is a concept known as zanshin, which is the state of relaxed alertness felt by ...

The spirit of the samurai is very much alive in kendo, a martial art using bamboo swords. Our explorer visits a dojo to gain an insight into the training of spirit, body and mind. It's kind of ...

In total, 31 Japanese swords of various styles line an exhibition room at the museum. Some of them are as valuable as government-designated important cultural properties, officials said.

In Japan, the term nito-ryu, or two-sword style, is often used to describe someone with dual talents, such as baseball player Ohtani Shohei.The word was initially used to describe the fighting ...