Okadagiri Yoshifusa, Tachi sword at Tokyo National Museum, Japan
Description
The Okadagiri Yoshifusa is a sword featuring a pronounced curve and wide blade characteristic of medieval Japanese weapons. The piece is displayed at the Tokyo National Museum among other treasured Japanese artifacts of its era.
History
The sword was forged by swordsmith Yoshifusa of the Ichimonji school during the Kamakura period and ranks among valued weapons from that era. Its name came from a 1584 military conflict when Oda Nobukatsu wielded the blade during his confrontation with Okada Sukesaburô Shigotaka.
Culture
The sword comes from the renowned Fukuoka Ichimonji school in Bizen Province and reflects how Japanese swordsmiths earned respect through their craft. The weapon represents the values placed on masterfully made blades that ran deep in Japanese society.
Practical
The sword is on display at the Tokyo National Museum in Taitō-ku alongside other important Japanese treasures. You can view the historical weapon and observe its crafted details up close in a controlled museum setting.
Did you know?
The blade displays particular patterns in its surface structure that reveal the advanced techniques of swordsmith Yoshifusa. These refined details are evidence of metalworking skills that were uncommon during that time.
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