A fictional sword style from manga series Kagurabachi is being practiced by fans who want to make the technique a reality.

The markings don’t stop there: on one side, the sword a circle with an X layered inside, known as a sun wheel or sonnenrad.

The president of the Yamagata tourist association. A program that lets foreign tourists use real Japanese swords as part of the martial art iaido was suddenly canceled in January in Murayama, Yamagata ...

Kendo (剣道), often referred to as “the way of the sword,” is a modern Japanese martial art that has captured the hearts of countless people around the world. This guide offers a concise introduction to ...

Japanese swords are legendary and fascinating to many people worldwide. However, when considering owning one, the question of affordability often arises. Although the dream of acquiring a katana ...

History is continually evolving, shaped by groundbreaking discoveries that challenge our understanding of the past. This ...

The best-selling author and frontwoman of Japanese Breakfast confronts ambition and desire on her new album, ‘For Melancholy Brunettes’ (& sad women),’ and discusses working on the follow-up ...

That got started on the day of Chicago's arrival with designated hitter and outfielder Seiya Suzuki hilariously taking some batting practice with a samurai sword and slicing baseballs at the seam.

The Chicago Cubs are just days away from the first regular season contests of the year with a two-game set in Tokyo against the defending World Series champion ...

In honour of the Japanese katana sword "Juryoku-Maru: San", Casio Computer Co Ltd has released a new addition to the MR-G line.

When I was a kid, I was fascinated by a traditional katana my grandfather had brought home from Japan in 1945. Years later, I decided it was time to find the heirloom’s rightful owner.

Running concurrently with “Samurai, Sunrise, Sunset” is an exhibit called “The Evolution of the Japanese Sword,” which opened Jan. 18 and runs through May 4.