The shomen, or front wall of the dojo. Also the Kamiza or seat of the gods. A wooden structure with a Japanese feel. Centre piece is a Japanese single edged sword - katana in a kake (sword rack) kept in its scabbard (or saya). The katana has a distinctive appearance: a curved, slender, single edged blade, circular or squared guard, and long grip to accommodate two handed use.
The shomen, or front wall of the dojo. Also the Kamiza or seat of the gods. A wooden structure with a Japanese feel. Centre piece is a Japanese single edged sword - katana in a kake (sword rack) kept in its scabbard (or saya). The katana has a distinctive appearance: a curved, slender, single edged blade, circular or squared guard, and long grip to accommodate two handed use.
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