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Dec 15, 2025

Beyond the Legends: The Real Reason for Tokugawa Ieyasu's Death

Tags: japanese history, shogun, tokugawa, tokugawa ieyasu

Unravel the true circumstances surrounding the death of Tokugawa Ieyasu, the legendary founder and first shogun of the Tokugawa Shogunate, as this article meticulously examines historical evidence and expert consensus. Moving beyond centuries of speculation, readers will gain a definitive...

Dec 12, 2025

The True Story of Miura Anjin: How an English Sailor Became a Shogun's Advisor

Tags: miura anjin, samurai, shogun, tokugawa, tokugawa ieyasu, william adams

Delve into the extraordinary true story of Miura Anjin, the English navigator born William Adams, whose incredible journey across the globe led him to become a trusted confidant and advisor to none other than Tokugawa Ieyasu, the formidable founder and...

May 09, 2025

Katana of the Damned: Exploring the Muramasa Legend and its History

Tags: bushido, japanese sword, katana, muramasa, myth, samurai, samurai sword, tokugawa, tokugawa ieyasu

Unravel the legend of the cursed Muramasa katana. Discover its history, the origins of its ominous reputation, and the truth behind the myth. Explore the rivalry with Masamune, learn to identify a Muramasa blade, and understand its place in Japanese...

Apr 22, 2025

Top 10 Samurai Warriors: Legendary Figures of Japanese History

Tags: bushido, ii naomasa, kusunoki masashige, minamoto no yoritomo, miyamoto musashi, nakano takeko, oda nobunaga, samurai, samurai sword, sasaki kojiro, taira no kiyomori, tokugawa ieyasu, tomoe gozen, toyotomi hideyoshi, yagyu munenori

Discover the top 10 most influential samurai warriors in Japanese history. From legendary figures like Oda Nobunaga to skilled swordsmen like Miyamoto Musashi, explore their lives, achievements, and impact. Learn about the Bushido code, samurai weaponry, and the eventual decline...

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Beautifully made and very well balanced.

The Nihonto received from Tozando is beautifully made and well balanced. It feels excellent in practice.

There was a shipping issue where the package lost its label during transit, which delayed delivery, but it eventually arrived safely.

Overall, I am very pleased with the quality of the sword and look forward to continuing my training with it.

Prompt service

Prompt service, very accessible website with great gear and accessories, and optimal prices.
The Nuguigami part is very genuine and of high quality.
Tozando is my go to site for all my gear.

Ietoshi wakizashi

Absolutely beautiful piece of history and Tozando was communicative throughout the entire buying experience.

Stunning Blade

It‘s my first nihonto and i absolutely love it. The condition is like the day it was made. Thanks to guys @ TOZANDO and of course Nobuyoshi 😉

Imposingly powerful!

This sword's sugata and sheer presence is fearsome; it’s a hefty, big sword! Its mere sight would probably cause an enemy to abandon the thought of combat! It’s like a poem for the eyes. In my opinion, the saku has captured a fleeting moment of divine inspiration and frozen it in steel. The combination of this swords jigane, hamon and overall sugata give a presence that elevates this sword far above a mere weapon and into the realm of a spiritual stronghold; I have a sense that kami dwell in this sword and I love it!

I’ve included a photo of the saku to respectfully honour his memory.