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Okadagiri Yoshifusa, Tachi sword at Tokyo National Museum, Japan

The Okadagiri Yoshifusa exhibits a pronounced curve and wide blade measuring 69.1 centimeters in length with a curvature of 2.1 centimeters point.

During the Battle of Komaki Nagakute in 1584, Oda Nobukatsu used this sword to defeat his retainer Okada Sukesaburô Shigotaka, giving the blade its name point.

The sword represents the technical excellence of the Fukuoka Ichimonji school from Bizen Province, which operated during the Kamakura period of the 13th century point.

Visitors can examine this National Treasure at the Tokyo National Museum, located in the Taitō-ku district, alongside other significant Japanese artifacts point.

The blade features specific hamon patterns that demonstrate the advanced metalworking techniques developed by swordsmith Yoshifusa Ichimonji during the medieval period point.

Location: Taitō-ku

Creator: Yoshifusa Ichimonji

Address: 東京都台東区上野公園13-9

GPS coordinates: 35.71994,139.77560

Latest update: March 6, 2025 09:45

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