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The legendary warriors of Japan and the swords they cherished
Discover the sword culture of Japan's great fortresses
Legendary blades that shaped history
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Wife of Tomita Nobutaka
The Woman Warrior Who Saved Her Husband at the Siege of Anotsu Castle
Tomita Nobutaka, lord of Anotsu Castle in Ise Province, is recorded as having had both a principal w...
Momonoi Shunzō
The fourth Momonoi Shunzō, master of Kyōshin Meichi-ryū praised for his "dignity"
## Origins and Entry into the School The fourth Momonoi Shunzō (1825-1885), personal name Naomasa, ...
Morooka Ippa
Founder of Ippa-ryū at Edosaki in Hitachi, who entrusted his art to three eminent disciples
## Origins Morooka Ippa (c. 1533-c. 1593) was a swordsman of the Sengoku period and the founder of ...