The most famous sword shop in Tokyo. Over the past hundred years they’ve created quite the collection of swords, daggers, accessories, and even antique samurai armor. It’s like a sword museum where you can actually buy the pieces… if you can afford them -originals range from $3000 to over $100,000, and require government permission to exit the country, which you can get after two weeks (though if you’re truly interested, prices for legitimate swords may be lower in the US, since many ancient swords were sold to GIs returning from WWII). For those that can’t, replicas are also available (you’ll see these at department stores like Takashimaya and Isetan for $100 or so as well). And if you’re really hardcore and want to get a modern-day sword specially made just for you? Make the trek to

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