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MIYAIRI NORIHIRO “Japanese Swords”

The Ultimate Cool Japan: “Japanese Swords”

A once-in-a-generation genius swordsmith at the forefront of the Japanese sword-making world, which has been ongoing for over a thousand years: Norihiro Miyairi.

The Japanese sword, a symbol of the samurai and the very essence of Japan’s unique manufacturing, has continued its legacy for over 150 years after the end of the samurai era. But who exactly is Norihiro Miyairi, the swordsmith known as a prodigious figure in the world of Japanese swords?

  • EMI IBARAKI
    Director
    MOVIE CREATER
  • NORIHIRO MIYAIRI
    Key Cast
  • Project Title (Original Language):
    MIYAIRI NORIHIRO “Japanese Swords”
  • Project Type:
    Documentary
  • Genres:
    tradition, culture
  • Runtime:
    9 minutes 8 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    May 10, 2024
  • Production Budget:
    3,300,000 JPY
  • Country of Origin:
    Japan
  • Country of Filming:
    Japan
  • Shooting Format:
    digital
  • Aspect Ratio:
    16:9
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    Yes
  • Student Project:
    No
Director Biography - EMI IBARAKI

Born in 1984 in Sado Island, Japan
Graduated from Joshibi University of Art and Design, Japan.
Established EMIdesign inc, a video production company, in 2020.

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Director Statement

We want to tell the world about Japanese traditions.
We want the world to know about Norihiro Miyairi, a Japanese sword artist.
We want people to resonate with his passion.