Ghost of Tsushima

Ghost of Tsushima (2020) is an open-world game depicting the battles of samurai Jin Sakai during the Mongol invasion of Tsushima in 1274. Developed by Sucker Punch Productions, the game overflows with reverence for Japanese period films, even featuring a Kurosawa Mode (monochrome with film grain). The in-game swords faithfully recreate Kamakura-period tachi, and this era is considered the golden age of Japanese swords. Tachi forged in preparation for the Mongol invasions evolved from elegant forms to more practical, robust constructions. Master smiths such as Shintogo Kunimitsu, the founder of the Soshu tradition, and Rai Kunitoshi and Rai Kuniyuki of the Yamashiro tradition were active during this period, laying the foundations that would later lead to Masamune and the perfection of the Soshu school. At DATEKATANA, we carry authentic Japanese swords from lineages directly connected to these Kamakura-era master smiths.