Ancient swords such as this tachi displayed in The Japanese Sword Museum are certified as national treasures (Signed: KUNIYUKI (Rai)) Ancient sword-making techniques were passed down only among ...

In total, 31 Japanese swords of various styles line an exhibition room at the museum. Some of them are as valuable as government-designated important cultural properties, officials said.

NARA--Some of the finest swords of Japan’s feudal age are now on show ... The winter exhibition at the shrine’s museum showcases 30 blades forged between the Heian Period (794-1185) and ...