It starts with ordinary iron sand — then, through a 1,300-year-old process, it becomes one of the most refined blades ever ...

On March 24, Murata climbed over a wall and forcibly entered the Chinese Embassy in Japan while carrying a knife. The ...

Embark on a journey through the 8-month process of crafting a Japanese Wakizashi sword using traditional methods. This 8-minute video showcases the intricate work that goes into each component of the ...

Right after the match, the Japanese manager Hajime Moriyasu was interviewed on the national broadcaster NHK. Immaculately dressed in what looked like a very good suit, his first comment was to ...

NEW YORK—The WNET Group has partnered with Japan International Broadcasting (JIB) to launch the NHK World-Japan channel in the New York DMA. The service became available on April 1 on public media ...

NEW YORK, April 1, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Beginning today, the NHK WORLD-JAPAN channel will be available in the New York DMA on WLIW digital channel 21.3 and on local cable providers including Optimum, ...

It starts with nothing more than black sand, then slowly becomes one of the most feared and admired weapons ever made. Through heat, precision, and centuries of technique, Japanese sword masters turn ...