The traditional katana sword is fashioned only from the purest steel, which the Japanese call tamahagane ... properties is what made the katana the samurai's most durable and prized weapon.

Awed by the West's military prowess, the Japanese went on to modernize their forces and did away with many of the samurai's special rights. Thus, the sword-slashing warrior of yore abandoned his ...

By featuring Japanese icons like the samurai sword, Suzuki’s performance struck a chord with fans who cherish both baseball and their traditions. MLB underscored its historical relevance ...