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In the hills of Shimane, Japan’s steelworking tradition forges on

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In the hills of Shimane, Japan’s steelworking tradition forges on

The remote communities of Unnan, Okuizumo and Yasugi were once historical centers of steel production for katana. Today, artisans and experts are keeping that history alive.

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