Umbrellas That Pretend To Be Katanas

March 31, 2012 by Koichi 23 Comments

Don't like getting rained on but still want to look like a total badass? Japan's got you covered. Here in the Pacific Northwest where Tofugu HQ is, we wear rain jackets (all hail the great REI). But, in Japan, everyone … [Read more...]

The Deadly & Dying Art of Crafting Samurai Swords

December 12, 2011 by John 13 Comments

Image Source: Flickr Swords have always been a big deal in Japan. Japanese swords, or nihontō (日本刀) are one of the most highly sought after types of swords in the world today. A sword was even involved with the … [Read more...]