which makes it all the more ironic that in Japan, possessing a symbol of loyalty to the house may now make you a criminal." The symbol of loyalty in question is the Sword of Godric Gryfindor.

In total, 31 Japanese swords of various styles line an exhibition room at the museum. Some of them are as valuable as government-designated important cultural properties, officials said.

Cubs outfielder Seiya Suzuki stepped into the batting cage recently to take some cuts. Literally. Ahead of next week’s Tokyo ...

Chicago Cubs outfielder Seiya Suzuki recently took some swings in the batting cage—just not with a bat. In preparation for ...

SETOUCHI, Okayama Prefecture--Craftspeople here restoring a Japanese sword for Aung San Suu Kyi have not heard from her representatives since her arrest in a coup staged by the Myanmar military.

In honour of the Japanese katana sword “Juryoku-Maru: San”, Casio Computer Co Ltd has released a new addition to the MR-G line. The latest MRG-B2000JS, flagship of the G-Shock brand of shock ...

Even after the dissolution of the samurai class and the passing of strict blade control laws, the famous curved Japanese sword wasn’t forgotten, thanks to the efforts of artisans, hobbyists and ...

The Chicago Cubs are just days away from the first regular season contests of the year with a two-game set in Tokyo against ...