One of Japan's three Imperial Regalia, alongside a jewel and a mirror, the blade is Japan's rough equivalent to King Arthur's Excalibur. Said to be given to the imperial family by Amaterasu ...

However, Naruhito will not become emperor of Japan until the stroke of midnight ... The ritual will be conducted in the presence of the imperial regalia - an ancient sword and jewel - considered ...

Notably, this marks the first major update since 2010, highlighting the contrast between Japan’s technological advancements and the traditions governing the Imperial Household. The Imperial ...

In the Kansai region, kushi-gaki is used in a decoration to represent the three sacred imperial regalia of Japan, called sanshu no jingi. A kushi-gaki represents an ancient sword, which is laid ...

Japan's Prince Hisahito, the second in line to the throne, held a debut news conference Monday, telling reporters he would ...