Based in Scotland, Finn has been writing about Japanese pop culture for nine years now. He is also a gamer, hiker, and proud vegan. His passion is bringing news straight from Japan to you, in English, ...

Customers at Home Depot were delighted to discover the home improvement store is now selling a medieval sword similar to one used in a famed 1990s Best Picture winner. "Reclaim your FREEDOM from the ...

Customers at Home Depot were delighted to discover the home improvement store is now selling a medieval sword similar to one used in a famed 1990s Best Picture winner. “Reclaim your FREEDOM from the ...

Anime is full of iconic swords, from the flamboyant Excalibur to the oversized Dragon Slayer, inspiring memorable battles and ...

This time, Izumi no Kami Kanesada, the much-loved sword of Hijikata Toshizo, the "Shogun's last samurai." ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Pharazôn and his loyalists have declared war on their fellow Númenoreans by falsely declaring them enemies of the crown the new ...

The feudal lord of the Matsukura clan in Oshu was an enthusiastic collector of famous swords. He was eager to acquire two of the most famous swords in the world, Magoroku of Seki, and two swords, ...

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 post was paid for by an advertiser. The Herald-Dispatch newsroom was not involved in its creation. The katana symbolism of strength, as well as respect and precision. The most famous examples are ...