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‘Artists of Steel’: Japanese Swords Forge New Fanbase

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14:26 JST, February 11, 2026

MISATO, Saitama (AFP-Jiji) – Sparks illuminate the soot-covered studio of Japanese swordsmith Akihira Kawasaki as his apprentice hammers red-hot steel, showcasing a millennium-old craft now enjoying a resurgence in popularity.

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