Although the Tenka Goken is a widely known list among nihonto enthusiasts, there are some lists that differ from it.  In this episode, we tell the history of the two swords that are sometimes also considered as Tenka.

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Known as the Yokozuna or grand champion of Japanese swords, what is it that makes Dojigiri Yasutsuna so special to be considered as the most prominent of the five greatest swords in heaven?

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On this third part of the Tenka Goken mini-series, we discuss the history behind the oldest of the five, Onimaru Kunitsuna.

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The second part of the Tenka Goken mini-series.  In this episode, we talk about how a sword became an important relic for Nichiren Buddhism and how it got lost in time and rediscovered.

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In the first episode of our new mini-series about the Tenka Goken or the Five Great Swords in Heaven, we will learn about the story of the sword that was said to have been possessed by mysterious powers and has since been locked away in storage by it's owners, Oodenta Mitsuyo.

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There is one sword in Japanese history that is still being heavily referenced in modern media.  It's shape is peculiar and it's tale is one of friendship between two neighboring countries.

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In the place of a crown which was used to represent royalties in the past and in other existing monarchies, the Emperor of Japan instead have the Japanese Imperial Regalia - a mirror, a stone and a sword - to represent him.

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Japan has its own unique story about how it came to be.  Did you know that it also involved a nihonto?

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Tokugawa Ieyasu may be known as one of the great unifiers of Japan.  However, there is one thing that he fears the most.

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During the recording of this episode, it was announced that Touken Ranbu will finally release an English version under Johren.  This episode discusses the lore behind all five of the starter swords that new players can choose from. (Not sponsored by Touken Ranbu)

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