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The design focuses on the blade pattern of Japanese swords and the tea ceremony.

Japanese swords made in Okayama, Japan, where our company is located, are highly valued for their beautiful blade patterns, excellent sharpness, durability, etc. Furthermore, beyond their role as weapons and in Japanese samurai culture, they are also highly valued as works of art.

Japanese samurai culture had a deep connection with the tea ceremony, especially influenced by Zen Buddhism. Tea ceremonies embodied the principles of harmony, respect, purity and tranquility and were an essential part of samurai life. These ceremonies had not only an aesthetic aspect but also a spiritual meaning. Writings and artwork by samurai frequently depict their connection with tea, indicating that the tea ceremony was an important element in their lives.

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