Muromachi Period (1392-1573)

The katana originated in the Muromachi period(1392-1573) This was because the earlier swords were longer to fit a horse soldier and not a foot soldier these were the tachi sword the predecesor of the katana sword. During the Muromachi period the portuguese brought firearms to Japan thus causing armor to become heavier and thicker thus the katana became hardened.

The Japanese Samurai sword, also known as the Katana, was first made in the Muromachi period which went from 1392 to 1573.

The cast of Muromachi goten hyakkaiden - 1914 includes: Matsunosuke Onoe

Muromachi Plate Lunch - 1998 TV was released on:

USA: 19 June 1998