On display from January 6 to March 17, 2024, the The Beauty of Swords and their Ornate Mountings exhibit at Nakanoshima Kosetsu Museum of Art in Osaka features a wide range of Japanese swords and koshirae/mountings. About the Exhibit This exhibit features a selection of pieces from the 50 sword…
At the time I’m writing this, it’s starting to get a little warmer here in Japan. The plum blossoms are blooming and everyone is looking forward to the cherry blossoms. If you’ve ever seen the anime or manga called Rurouni Kenshin, I’m sure you’re familiar with the lovely spring scenes…