Some of the highlights include ornamental swords produced between the mid- and late Heian Period, four of which are designated as national treasures. They were worn by aristocrats to display ...

was likely an heirloom sword, made for a samurai, and passed down through his family. Experts believe it was crafted during the Heian Period (794-1185) and given to the shrine as a gift sometime ...

The blades dating from the Heian Period (794-1185) through modern times belonged to a physician whose deep knowledge of Japanese sword culture profoundly impressed experts. Until two years ago ...