In Japan, not even the magic powers of Harry Potter, or the House of Gryffindor, are enough to evade the country’s strict weapons laws. Replica swords from the Harry Potter franchise ...

But thanks to the strenuous efforts of his grandson, the promise was kept, and a Japanese sword in the U.S. veteran’s possession was returned to the family of a former enemy combatant after a ...

Godric Gryffindor’s sword from the wizarding world of Harry Potter has found itself entangled in a very Muggle problem. In Japan, replica versions of the iconic sword from the Harry Potter series are ...

The Japanese sword, often epitomized by the katana, is more than just a weapon. It is a symbol of Japan’s rich cultural history, craftsmanship, and the ideals of the samurai who wielded it. Known for ...

Harry Potter sword replicas sold at a theme park in Japan have been recalled for being too authentic, potentially violating the anti-weapons law, Warner Bros. Studios Japan and media have said.

is now asking buyers to return the sword for a refund due to what it describes as a "distribution issue." Notices in Japanese and English have been posted on its website to inform customers about ...

Harry Potter sword replicas sold at a theme park in Japan have been recalled for being too authentic, potentially violating the anti-weapons law, Warner Bros. Studios Japan and media have said.

a “sword,” and so it’s illegal for civilians to possess. Japan’s Firearm and Sword Possession Control Law (also sometimes called the Firearm and Sword Control Law), dictates various criteria as to ...