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Ancient swords such as this tachi displayed in The Japanese Sword Museum are certified as national treasures (Signed: KUNIUKI (Rai)) Ancient sword-making techniques were passed down only among ...

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 ...