The traditional katana sword is fashioned only from the purest steel, which the Japanese call tamahagane ("jewel steel"). Over three days and three nights, smelters using ancient techniques shovel ...

The ‘tamahagane’ steel used in traditional weapons may be the perfect material to cut through asteroids. If you wanted to slice stuff up in space, what would you bring with you? 'Samurai' swords, ...

TOKYO -- In the latter half of the Edo period (1603-1867), Edo, or present-day Tokyo, was one of the largest cities in the world and is said to have been home to over a million people. Not only was ...

Situated in a nondescript yet picturesque spot in Kyotongo City in Japan’s coastal region of Tango, is a forge or smithy that makes traditional katana by hand. These are the kinds of swords that were ...

There are several unique aspects of Japanese swordsmithing, and that goes right down to the material used. Katana are traditionally forged with what’s called tamahagane, which literally means “ball ...

In the heart of Shimane Prefecture, where mythology intertwines with history, the Okuizumo region stands as a testament to the enduring spirit of Japan. Here, amid the iconic landmarks of Inasa no ...

Riding on the success of their last few films, King Nagarjuna and creative director Praveen Sattaru are on a mission to offer a first-of-its-kind movie-watching experience to cine-goers. Although 'The ...

For its latest U.S.-exclusive watches, Grand Seiko introduces the SBGA489 and SBGA491 alongside the limited edition SBGA493 in its Heritage Collection. Each draws inspiration from the katana, a ...

The ‘tamahagane’ steel used in traditional weapons may be the perfect material to cut through asteroids. If you wanted to slice stuff up in space, what would you bring with you? 'Samurai' swords, ...