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Sword making at the Hands of a Master Swordsmith
Duration
1 hour 30 minutes
Overview
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Sword making experience taught by a master swordsmith in Kumamoto
-HIGHLIGHTS-
-Learn how to make katana (Japanese swords) from Genroku Matsunaga, one of the only three Swordsmiths in Kumamoto, who will explain and show the complicated process behind crafting traditional Japanese swords
-Speak directly with Matsunaga and learn about all the secrets and skills that go into making katana
-If you'd like, you will also get the chance to step into the shoes of the ancient Japanese samurai and try out these beautiful swords for yourself!
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