Japanese swords are called "metal made art." The once lost techniques used to make them prior to the 16th century are now on the verge of rediscovery. Ancient swords such as this tachi displayed ...

Displayed at the center of the exhibition room is a “hyogo-gusari tachi” long sword with a 94-centimeter-long blade. The national treasure was originally dedicated to the shrine by the ...

NAGOYA--Mega-size swords are part of the permanent display of treasure swords being held here at Atsuta Jingu shrine, in the city's Atsuta Ward. Two "magara-tachi" swords famed for their oversized ...