GIFU, Japan -- With 800 years of sword-making tradition, the city of Seki in Japan's Gifu prefecture is tapping its claim to fame to attract more foreign tourists.
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A cut above: Japanese city lures tourists with traditional blade industry
Hands-on tours allow visitors to experience sword making up close, with more plans underway
A participant in an experiential tour holds a sword at Nosyudo in Seki, Gifu prefecture. (Photo by Takashi Nishihori)
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