Message from Swordsmith Munenaga Fujiwara
"The heart of Japan" that I want to convey through a Japanese sword
Since the end of the Heian period, the unique appearance of Japan (warped bay sword) has been called the "Japanese sword" for more than a thousand years.
The Japanese sword made of tamahagane, which was born from the flames of Guren, continues to fascinate people all over the world for its mysterious and magical appearance.
Although it is a tool for battle, it has been polished, and the wood-grained sword that appears on the blade and the bright sword that looks like gold sand have been sprinkled with gold sand. It has been carefully inherited as a sacred treasure dedicated to the gods or as a protective sword to dispel evil spirits.
I believe that this unique Japanese sword "sensitivity" is one of the traditions and cultures that must not be extinguished, like Noh and Kabuki.
Now that it has been 20 years since he entered the world of sword making from the age of 18, he decided to play an even greater role as one of the bearers of passing on the tradition and culture of Japanese swords to future generations. , In 2021, we launched "Munenaga Swordsman".
The style we aim for is the sword of the Kamakura period, which is still said to be lost technology and is touted as the highest peak.
By fusing the sword-making technique that has been handed down from ancient times with the original technique, it is our belief that the feelings that the ancient people have sent to Japanese swords are reflected in the present age.
I hope that the Japanese swords I create will give you a sense of timeless and mysterious beauty, and give you an opportunity to think about the "heart of Japan."
Swordsmith Munenaga Fujiwara
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Munenaga Fujiwara Profile
Munenaga Fujiwara
All Japan Swordsman Association
Established a swordsmith as the only swordsmith in Iwaki City, Fukushima
Born in Iwaki City, Fukushima in 1984. He has been interested in swords and bows and arrows since he was a child, and spent his childhood making swords and bows and arrows by processing the wood he picked up.
Taking the opportunity of failing to go on to university, I decided to go on the path of swordsmithing, which I was more interested in than before, thinking "I want to get a job in my hand". In 2002, he became a disciple of Shohei Fujiyasu, a swordsmith in Fukushima City.
After two years of training, he met Kunimune Fujita (now his master) in Niihama City, Ehime, and was attracted to his attitude of aiming for an old sword while creating a novel and contemporary atmosphere.
In 2004, he re-introduced to Kunimune Fujita swordsmith. In September 2008, he became a swordsmith with the approval of the Agency for Cultural Affairs. From 2002 to 2013, he was involved in the dedication sword event at Atsuta Jingu.
In 2017, after being appointed as a full-time swordsmith at the Japanese sword sword smithy in Tomoiki no Kuni Ise Ninja Kingdom (formerly Ise / Azuchi Momoyama Bunkamura), in September 2021, he was born and raised in Fukushima Iwaki City. Founded.
Received the Bronze Award 2nd Seat / Rookie Award at the 9th New Japanese Sword Polishing Exterior Sword Craft Technology Exhibition. A young swordsmith who will lead the next generation, such as appearing in the special program "Takara no Katana-Japanese soul and skill-" episode 10 "Sword reintroduction-What is a sword useful for a peaceful world?" As a result, he has appeared in multiple media such as TV Ehime.
He made his own swords and bows from an early age. 
Kyudo club in high school. After graduating from high school, entered the world of Japanese swords. 
In 2021, Munenaga established a swordsmith in Tabito, Iwaki City.
About Munenaga Swordsmith
| Name | Munenaga Tantojo |
| Established | September 2021 |
| Swordsmith name | Munenaga Fujiwara |
| Location | 13-1 Shimoge, Minami-otahira, Tabitomachi, Iwaki City, Fukushima |
Access
Access By car
From the Joban Expressway Iwaki Nakoso IC exit, take Route 289 toward Tanagura / Tabito, about 10 minutes, facing "Tabito Aji Oyaji Ganko Soba"