The katana, or samurai sword, is one of the most recognizable weapons in history. Its sharp-edged, uniquely curved blade carries immense cultural meaning not merely as a tool of combat. This blade ...

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He tries his hand at yabusame (horseback archery), visits a workshop of traditional samurai armor, and learns the skills of iaido (wielding and cutting with an actual sword). Yabusame, also known ...