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?.
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The day when the Kamaishi Steel Works in Kamaishi City succeeded in producing pig iron for the first time (Iwate Prefecture) Kamaishi City, Iwate Prefecture, the birthplace of modern Japanese steelmaking and known as the "town of steel," celebrates its symbolic...
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...
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Nitobe Inazo's Death Anniversary (Iwate Prefecture) Nitobe Inazo, whose portrait was featured on the 5,000 yen bill issued from 1984 to 2007, died on August 8, 1862 (September 1862).
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.
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The day Rikuzentakata (asteroid) was discovered (Iwate Prefecture) The asteroid Rikuzentakata was discovered in 1999 at the Lowell Observatory in Flagstaff, Arizona, USA.
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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Isabella Lucy Bird's death anniversary: Isabella Lucy Bird, a 19th-century British traveler, explorer, and travel writer, died in 183...
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...
