Priceless samurai sword collection stolen

[John Lindsey]

http://mdn.mainichi.co.jp/news/20040...dm002000c.html

MANATSURU, Kanagawa -- A priceless collection of samurai swords and a feudal-era spear have been stolen from the home of a university professor here, police said.

The 17 items, mostly samurai swords dating from the Edo Period (1603 to 1868), were stolen from the home of Yukio Nasu, 57, a professor at Bunkyo University.

Nasu had received special permission to collect the antique weapons, which he did mainly for his own enjoyment.

Police said that Nasu, who lives alone, had been on vacation from Dec. 31, returning home on Friday to discover that the valuable artifacts he had stored in his home had been stolen.

An investigation into the case continues. (Mainichi and wire reports, Japan, Jan. 4, 2004)

[Vapour]

Well, one thing. He shouldn't have keep something that valueable in his home. Hope he was insured but I have a feeling that he wasn't.

[Soulend]

Ouch..I think if I had such things I would have kept them in a safe while I was gone. I hope that they can be recovered.

[Ye Olde corpse]

If i had 16 swords+1 spear, i would probably put them in my bed, and then NEVER leave the bed....

[Ron Tisdale]

Originally posted by Ye Olde corpse
If i had 16 swords+1 spear, i would probably put them in my bed, and then NEVER leave the bed....

TOO MUCH INFORMATION....

RT

[Steve Delaney]

Haven't they ever heard of sword safes like they have for guns? They are weapons in the eyes of the law, eventhough they may be antiques. Very negligent.

Johan,

SCARY, do not ever repeat what you have just said.