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The Sacred Japanese Sword and Its Return Quest
The article explains the sword of heaven’s clouds enshrined at Atauta Shrine near Nagoya as a Shinto sacred relic tied to emperors and samurai. It details swordsmith rituals, reverence in families and shrines, and the 42 national treasures sought for repatriation by Junzo Sato, a former diplomat, with a glimpse of master blade-making craft.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atauta
Nagoya
United States
Junzo Sato
Japan