Sword of medieval Japanese warlord

Photo taken in Okayama, western Japan, in September 2018 shows a sword used by Japanese warlord Uesugi Kenshin. Setouchi city in Okayama collected 513 million yen in donations to purchase the sword, designated as a national treasure in 1952, from the owner. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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