The “sword boom” sparked by games and manga has become a pillar of cultural tourism…The number of swordsmiths is decreasing and passing on skills is an issue

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The “sword boom” sparked by games and manga has become a pillar of cultural tourism…The number of swordsmiths is decreasing and passing on skills is an issue

ゲームや漫画で火が付いた「刀剣ブーム」、文化観光の柱にも…刀鍛冶 は減少し技術継承が課題に
人気漫画とコラボした刀剣の展覧会は盛況だ。岐阜県関市にある関鍛冶伝承 館では昨年2月、「るろうに剣心」とタイアップし、主人公のライバルの愛刀…

The “sword boom” sparked by games and manga has become a pillar of cultural tourism…The number of swordsmiths is decreasing and passing on skills is an issue
The exhibition of swords in collaboration with the popular manga is a success. Last February, the Seki Blacksmith Tradition Museum in Seki City, Gifu Prefecture, collaborated with “Rurouni Kenshin” and displayed the main character’s rival’s beloved sword.
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