Cherry trees bloom in Uzhhorod

Cherry trees bloom in Uzhhorod

A woman in a mask and a kimono poses for a photo with a katana against a Japan-inspired set of umbrellas and paper lanterns, Uzhhorod, Ukraine, on April 19, 2025. (Photo by Yulii Zozulia/Ukrinform)

WWE Monday Night Raw Debuts On Netflix - LA

WWE Monday Night Raw Debuts On Netflix - LA

Katana Chance. At the WWE Monday Night Raw Debuts On Netflix at the Intuit Dome in Inglewood, CA, USA on January 6 2025. Photo by Fati S/ABACAPRESS.COM

WWE Monday Night Raw Debuts On Netflix - LA

WWE Monday Night Raw Debuts On Netflix - LA

Katana Chance. At the WWE Monday Night Raw Debuts On Netflix at the Intuit Dome in Inglewood, CA, USA on January 6 2025. Photo by Fati S/ABACAPRESS.COM

WWE Monday Night Raw Debuts On Netflix - LA

WWE Monday Night Raw Debuts On Netflix - LA

Katana Chance. At the WWE Monday Night Raw Debuts On Netflix at the Intuit Dome in Inglewood, CA, USA on January 6 2025. Photo by Fati S/ABACAPRESS.COM

Universal Grammy After Party - LA

Universal Grammy After Party - LA

Liyah Katana arrives at Universal Music Group's 2024 66th GRAMMY Awards After Party held at nya studios WEST on February 4, 2024 in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, United States. Photo by Xavier Collin/Image Press Agency/ABACAPRESS.COM

Universal Grammy After Party - LA

Universal Grammy After Party - LA

Liyah Katana arrives at Universal Music Group's 2024 66th GRAMMY Awards After Party held at nya studios WEST on February 4, 2024 in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, United States. Photo by Xavier Collin/Image Press Agency/ABACAPRESS.COM

Universal Grammy After Party - LA

Universal Grammy After Party - LA

Liyah Katana, At The Universal Music Group's GRAMMY After Party at NYA Studios West in Los Angeles, CA, USA on February 4 2024. Photo by Fati S/ABACAPRESS.COM

Universal Grammy After Party - LA

Universal Grammy After Party - LA

Liyah Katana, At The Universal Music Group's GRAMMY After Party at NYA Studios West in Los Angeles, CA, USA on February 4 2024. Photo by Fati S/ABACAPRESS.COM

Universal Grammy After Party - LA

Universal Grammy After Party - LA

Liyah Katana, At The Universal Music Group's GRAMMY After Party at NYA Studios West in Los Angeles, CA, USA on February 4 2024. Photo by Fati S/ABACAPRESS.COM

Japanese katana sword, 1940

Japanese katana sword, 1940

Japanese katana sword, 1940. With scabbard. Blade mounted in service, tachi-style mounts of World War Two. Surrendered by Gen Tamoto, Japanese Commander, to Lt Col A K Crookshank, OBE, 6MLI, 20th September, 1945, Bentong, Pahang State, Malaya. Signed blade shows area of filing and scratches. Blade is inscribed in Japanese and translates as: ?OKITSUGU ISSHIN made this blade of Manchurian steel. In springtime in the 17th year of the sexagenary cycle in the Showa period. ?Associated with World War Two, Far East (1941-1945). Date: 1945

Samurai wearing nagabakama,long trousers

Samurai wearing nagabakama,long trousers

Samurai standing dressed in formal kamishimo and long trousers, holding a sword and fan. Hanagoza is spread on the floor. The handwritten caption reads Samurai mid hari-kiri and katana.==Date:unknown, Place:unknown, Photo:Kusakabe Kinbei, (Credit:Nagasaki University Library/Kyodo News Images) [Cabinet Number1‐13‐0]