The spirit of the samurai is very much alive in kendo, a martial art using bamboo swords. Our explorer visits a dojo to gain an insight into the training of spirit, body and mind. It's kind of ...

The event was held in Cha's hometown Yuanhua township in East China's Zhejiang Province to award individuals and works that ...

Japanese swords have always been more than just weapons, they were artworks, status symbols, and throughout history had a huge spiritual importance. Each sword is a unique artwork, and one that is ...