The traditional katana sword is fashioned only from the purest steel, which the Japanese call tamahagane ("jewel steel"). Over three days and three nights, smelters using ancient techniques shovel ...

At HiSui Tokyo we offer instruction on the dignity, conduct and movement of the samurai. "The Sword of Doom" (1966 ... This is a technique used when you are moving, holding your katana up against ...

which was practiced by some Kumamoto samurai. In the appropriately-named Musashi Building in Shimotori, visitors can learn basic sword drawing, cutting and sheathing techniques under the calm and ...