Overview

• The 86cm stainless steel replicas of Godric Gryffindor's sword were sold at Tokyo's Harry Potter theme park from May 2023 to April 2024.
• Japanese authorities determined in November that the sword's sharp tip qualifies it as a weapon under the Firearms and Swords Control Law, requiring special registration.
• Warner Bros. Studio Japan issued a recall notice, offering refunds and requesting customers to return the swords for compliance purposes.
• Japan's strict weapons laws prohibit unregistered blades over 6cm, with violators facing significant fines or imprisonment.
• The Harry Potter theme park, which opened in 2023, is the largest indoor Harry Potter attraction in the world and features sets, props, and costumes from the films.