Iaido is one of the oldest traditional martial arts, focused on quick strikes, draws and re-sheathing of the sword. Stephen ...

TOKYO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Keio Plaza Hotel Tokyo (KPH), one of Japan’s most prestigious international hotels located in Shinjuku, Tokyo, will host a special exhibition entitled “Japan’s Soul and Beauty ...

TOKYO, Japan — In Narita City, just east of Tokyo, one of the oldest Japanese martial arts skills is still being taught. "This teaching is called Tenshin Shoden Katori Shinto-ryu," said Otake Risuke. ...

It starts with nothing more than black sand, then slowly becomes one of the most feared and admired weapons ever made.

LANESBORO, Minn. – A 94-year-old veteran from southeastern Minnesota plans to return a sword he took from Nagasaki, Japan, as a token of his time during World War II. “At first, I kept it as a ...

Earle Brigance of Mission displays his prized samurai sword. Beth Lipoff Special to The Olathe News When Earle Brigance gives a talk about samurai swords at the Kansas City Japan Festival on Oct. 3, ...

A historic family heirloom was stolen from a local Sacramento dojo last Saturday. FOX40 went to Zen Martial Arts Center to ...

Here’s What You Need to Remember: After the war, Japanese soldiers were required to surrender all arms, which included swords. There were many special ceremonies where the swords were surrendered and ...

When it comes to antiques and art, provenance and a solid attribution can be the difference between a good appraisal and a great one. Brad Kowetz of Belleville is lucky enough to know a lot of ...

A centuries-old samurai sword taken from Japan at the end of World War II by a Minnesota Army veteran is returning home. Sam Traxler and his girlfriend will return the sword this month to descendants ...

LE CENTER, Minn. — For decades the sword gathered dust among the canned goods in a Minnesota basement. The residents of the home didn't know what they had. Turns out the sword once belonged to a ...