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Katana 刀 Japanese sword used by samurai in medieval times (until 1867). Samurai who had the exclusive priviledge to carry one or more katana in the Tokugawa era (1600-1867) were prohibited to wear them from 1876. To learn more about katana, read our Japanese swords Q&A article. More Historical Terms Samurai Daimyo Shogun Ronin Bushido Seppuku Katana Tsuba Shinsengumi Meiji Restoration Edo Shitamachi Tokugawa Tosa Choshu Satsuma Fundoshi Sumo Rakugo Kabuki