The weapon known as the "katana" is globally recognized as a symbol of Bushido. How exactly did the katana originate and evolve over time? The evolution of the katana has been influenced by numerous historical events. In this video, we explore the history of the katana, from its emergence as a sword in ancient Japan, through its evolution into the katana during the Sengoku period, and up to its status in the modern era.

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00:00 Opening
00:39 The Origin of the Katana
03:03 The Birth of the Samurai and Katana
05:19 The Golden Age of Katana
07:47 Sengoku Period and Katana
10:52 The Evolution of Katana as an Art Object
12:21 Katana in the Edo Period
15:10 Modern Katana

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