a short sword made by a master craftsman of the Kamakura Period (1185-1333); and a ceremonial dagger of the Imperial Government Railways from the Meiji Era (1868-1912). In total, 31 Japanese ...

During a ceremony that takes place every 20 years ... which helped experts date it, as ancient Japanese swords, found in ruins or other temples, were known to be straight. As well as the blade ...

Chamberlains carrying the sacred sword and jewel ... This is the second enthronement ceremony since Japan's post-war Constitution took effect in 1947. The document redefined the role of the ...

You may have noticed that matcha has become a worldwide favourite, especially in these last few years; this is your introduction to Japan's ceremonial staple. Matcha dates back to the Tang Dynasty ...

Studio Japan LLC from May 2023 to late April ... was arrested in Yokohama after attacking his neighbour with a ceremonial samurai sword during an dispute. In 2017, a samurai sword was found ...