One of the Trustworthy Books on Japanese Sword.

The long-awaited English book version has just been released!

The book “The Journey through the Five Traditions of Japanese Sword Making” by Michihiro Tanobe, which continues to be a long-selling reference on Japanese swords, is now available in English.

Five sacred places and five schools that have passed down the art of Japanese sword making.  This book explores the charm of Yamato blacksmiths, who show the most refined style among them.

An English version of the commentary by the author who is most knowledgeable about swords in Japan!

For overseas ▷

* If you want to get the digital book, please get one at the Amazon kindle in your country code.   Otherwise, you’d be able to purchase the printed book at the above link (For Overseas).

• Amazon US: https://a.co/d/hEDH3k1
• Amazon Canada: https://a.co/d/2uMgzEn
• Amazon UK: https://amzn.eu/d/6Djby6N

Please feel free inquirying us if you have any questions.

▷ Email to: info@menomeonline.com

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「五ヶ伝の旅 大和伝編」 待望の英語書籍版が刊行 !

日本刀のわざを伝えてきた五つの聖地・五ヶ伝——。
その中で最も滋味豊かな作風を示す大和鍛冶の魅力に迫る一冊。
日本で一番刀剣に精通した著者による解説の英語版 !

＊電子版はAmazon kindleでお申込いただけます。

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[Contents]

Senju’in School
Taima School
Taigai School
Hosho School
Shikkake School
Uda School
Naminohira School
Fujishima and Asako-Taima School
Mihara School
Nio School

* Bonus Track

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