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Ironware was introduced to Japan during the Yayoi period.

Bronze and ironware flowed in almost at the same time.

The ironware at this time was exclusively imported.

     

 

 

In the Kofun period, the iron-making technology that was the basis of tatara iron-making was introduced.

Tatara iron making is a method of making iron by burning iron sand and charcoal.

Even today, the iron needed for Japanese swords is made in this way.

 

                   

        Yugang                          Japanese sword

 

Buddhist statues and tools in the Asuka / Nara period, guns in the Azuchi / Momoyama period, cannons in the Edo period,Steelworks and warships were finally built in the Meiji era.

Iron has also existed in people's daily lives.

 

Iron has been useful in many ways to meet the needs of the times.

And heat treatment was indispensable for iron to change its shape according to its usage.