DVD enth.: a documentary on traditional Japanese sword making, scenes from an iaido class, and an introduction to the Japanese sword at a shop in Kyoto
Includes bibliographical references (p.173) and index
ISBN:
978-4-8053-1035-9*hardcover
Inhaltsverzeichnis:
Introducing the Japanese sword. Appreciating the Japanese sword -- Creating the Japanese sword -- History and culture. The Jomon, Kofun and Yayoi periods -- The Nara period -- The Heian, Kamakura and Muromachi periods -- The Edo period -- Modern Japanese swords -- The art of wordsmanship. Classical swordsmanship today -- Conclusion. Passion and preservation.
