A Japanese sword-making ceremony held Saturday in Seki City, Gifu Prefecture.
The city has been a production center for swords and knives since the Kamakura period, in the 13 century.
The New Year's ceremony is to pray for safety at work.
17 swordsmiths attended the ritual in traditional costume of white clothing and formal headwear.
They began by lighting a fire, which was used to heat steel for a sword until it became red hot. Then, 4 craftsmen tempered the metal with a hammer.
About 300 visitors watched the ceremony.
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