Iwate Prefecture
Who are the Oshu "Maikusa Blacksmiths," one of the oldest swordsmith groups? Explaining their influence on the development of Japanese swords...
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...
