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Japan. Shimane Prefecture. Yokota sword making museum, known as the art of 'Katana.' The man wearing the glasses is Mr. Jun Takahara (24), who has been a swordsmith for seven years. It takes one month to make a sword. In this picture they are forging the blade. 
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