Hisyo Ishida is looking at me with undisguised disappointment. I cannot blame him. His movements are sharp where mine are clumsy. His hair is pulled into a neat topknot where mine is flapping in my ...

Shusuke Nakashige moves from RPG battle anime to art direct the first official English translation of the iconic TTRPG Sword World.

SU’s Kendo Club is a close collective of those passionate about the Japanese sport. Members meet twice a week to practice as ...

MURORAN, Hokkaido -- Japanese swords are being offered as incentives to "hometown tax" contributors for this north Japan city.Muroran is offering six ･･･ ...

Anime is enjoying a great moment both inside and outside Japan. This year's winter season features so many good shows it's ...

Nearly three decades into its existence, Casio's premium G-SHOCK division continues pushing boundaries where traditional Japanese craftsmanship meets modern watchmaking technology. The newly released ...

Cyclist Michael Rice travels from Nagoya to the mountains of Aichi, meeting potters, fishermen and artisans whose enduring spirit of monozukuri keeps Japan’s craft heritage alive.

Pokemon Scarlet & Violet’s release was an exciting day for many Poke-fans around the world. Despite some flaws, the games have received high praise and have been complimented for taking a big step in ...

In this video, we'll be demonstrating how to make a Wootz sword Shirasaya Katana from a chainsaw chain. This sword is an ...

Japanese swords focus on powerful cutting with a curved blade, while Chinese swords emphasize balance and movement with straight or curved designs. Japanese sword combat is direct and precise, whereas ...

This impressive conversation starter timepiece draws inspiration from katana swords and the mythical phoenix.

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