Why did the Maikusa sword have such a sharp edge? Are ancient swords a lost technology that cannot be reproduced? We have seen the legends surrounding the Maikusa sword's excellent sharpness, but why did it acquire such high cutting power?.
The influence of Maikusa swordsmiths across the country We have seen that Maikusa swords and Oshu swords gained high acclaim and credibility, but in fact, swordsmiths did not continue their activities in the Maikusa region, which is considered to be their base...
Introduction Japanese swords have always pursued superior functionality, being unbreakable, unbendable, and sharp. Crafted using the world's most advanced forging techniques, they continue to capture the hearts of many people not only for their martial arts skills but also for their beauty.
In the first part, we introduced two observation decks located on a small hill near the center of Morioka, including Morioka Station. Tohoku Rokken Trivia Media NEFT [Morioka City, Iwate Prefecture] Enjoy the view of Morioka from above...
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Morioka City is located in a basin surrounded by mountains on all sides, and there are many viewpoints around the city from which you can get a bird's-eye view. Among these, we will introduce observation decks and driving courses with particularly spectacular views, as well as...
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Forging hot iron and weaving together torn cloth—the crafts born from the everyday life of Iwate are imbued with the wisdom and prayers of the people. Now, these crafts intertwine with the sensibilities of contemporary art, creating new...
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Memorial Day for Nanbu Nobunao, First Lord of the Morioka Domain (Iwate Prefecture) Nanbu Nobunao, the 26th head of the Nanbu clan, is considered the founder of the Morioka Domain (also known as the Nanbu Domain) and the founder of the Nanbu clan's revival. Morioka Castle was built...
A "Toji" (master brewer) is a sake brewing technician. Among them, the Nanbu Toji are a renowned group of master brewers active in the Tohoku region, primarily in Iwate Prefecture. A tradition that has been passed down since the Edo period...
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Kenji Memorial (Iwate Prefecture) This is the anniversary of the death of Miyazawa Kenji, a poet and children's story writer from the Taisho to early Showa eras. He is known for his fairy tales "Night on the Galactic Railroad" and "Wind-Up Matasaburo," as well as the collection of fairy tales "The Restaurant of Many Orders.".
About Tono, the Village of Mysterious Things Tono City in Iwate Prefecture has long been known as a "treasure trove of mysterious things." The widespread popularity of the folklorist Kunio Yanagita's famous book, "The Tales of Tono" (1909), led to the...
