Satoru Koike, a 59-year-old sword accoutrement maker from the prefectural ... have the sword shown to the public in the city when the restoration process is over. “Aung San Suu Kyi’s safety ...

Experience the incredible restoration of a rusty old shear, brought back to life with expert techniques. Watch as it’s transformed from a worn-out, rusted tool into a sharp, functional one.

KASHIHARA, Nara Prefecture--An iron sword that at more than 2 meters long ... making cleaning and restoration a drawn-out process. The artifact was unearthed late last year at the Tomiomaruyama ...