Sword Pilgrimage Guide: Japan Katana Journey Nationwide Edition (Touken Gaho Books)

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The definitive "National Edition" of the popular "Katana Tabi" series has finally been published! A complete and permanent edition! A comprehensive summary of the major sword-related spots throughout Japan. The Kanto area includes the Tokyo National Museum, which houses Japan's most famous swords, such as Mikazuki Munechika, and the Eisei Bunko, famous for Kasen Kanesada. The Chubu and Tokai areas include the Tokugawa Art Museum, where the shogun's swords are collected. The Kyoto and Kinki areas are home to important spots such as Kitano Tenmangu Shrine and Daikakuji Temple, known for Higekiri and Hizamaru. The Chugoku and Shikoku areas, centered around the Bizen Osafune Sword Museum, which has been a hot topic among sword lovers with its exhibition of Yamadori-ge, the Kyushu area, which includes the Fukuoka City Museum, which houses the Atsukiri Hasebe, and the Hokkaido and Tohoku areas, which have not been included in the past, are now included, completely covering the famous spots throughout the country. This is a must-have book that can be used in a variety of ways, and is recommended for those who want to go and see swords in the future, as well as those who have experience going out to see swords on a daily basis. Find your favorite place to visit at any time, or a hidden sword spot you never knew about before.

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