Japan's Traditional Steelmaking Endures in Shimane

Remote communities in Shimane, Japan, are preserving the historical tradition of steel production for katanas, with artisans and experts working to keep the ancient craft alive.

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In the hills of Shimane, Japan’s steelworking tradition forges on

The remote communities of Unnan, Okuizumo and Yasugi were once historical centers of steel production for katana. Today, artisans and experts are keeping that history alive.

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