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The only place still smelting tamahagane for swords, in a furnace fired continuously for three days and nights.
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Okuizumo (奥出雲町, Okuizumo-chō) is a town located in Nita District, Shimane Prefecture, Japan. As of August 1, 2023, the town has a population of 11,056 and a density of 30 persons per km2. The area of the town is 368.01 square kilometres (142.09 sq mi).
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Founded / opened：1993 Highlights / collection：Materials on Nittoho Tatara, Demonstrations of tamahagane and sword forging Genre：Metalwork
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