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Dec 12Happening NowShusui Museum of Art - In Praise of the Tachi: Splendor and Valor Exhibition
On the 2rd floor exhibition room From the mid-Heian to the late Muromachi period, the tachi was the predominant form of Japanese sword. Made over many centuries as a blade well suited to mounted warfare, the tachi survives today in numerous masterful examples. From the Muromachi period onward, however, with the rise of foot soldiers and the introduction of firearms shifting
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1-3-6 Sengokumachi, Toyama City, Toyama Prefecture, 930-0066, Japan
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Jan 05Happening NowConsulate-General of Japan in Melbourne: Samurai Art Objects Exhibition
This exhibition is presented by the Australian Society for the Preservation of Japanese Art and Swords, a private collectors' organisation dedicated to the research, preservation, and promotion of swords, sword fittings, armour, and related artefacts. This display features Japanese armour, masks, sword fittings, and other items dating from the late 16th century to the mid-19th century.
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Consulate-General of Japan in Melbourne - Level 25, 570 Bourke Street, Melbourne, Victoria, 3000, Australia
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Jan 10Happening NowThe 71st Exhibition of Newly Designated Important Swords @ The Japanese Sword Museum
The 71st Exhibition of Newly Designated Important Swords will be held at the Sword Museum from January 10th to March 1st, 2026. More information about the exhibition can be found here.
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1-12-9, Yokoami, Sumidaku, Tokyo, 130-0015, Japan
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Jan 27Happening NowSaitama Prefectural Museum of History and Folklore - National Treasure Tachi and Tanto Exhibition
The museum will simultaneously display the national treasure "Tanto with the inscription Bishu Osafunezumi Kagemitsu" (Kenshin Kagemitsu) and the national treasure "Tachi with the inscription Kagemitsu and Kagemasa." Both swords were created by Kagemitsu, a swordsmith of the Bizen Osafune school, and are known to have deep ties to the Okawara clan of Musashi samurai. This i
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4-219 Takahana-cho, Omiya-ku, Saitama-shi, Saitama, 330-0061, Japan
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Jan 28Happening NowKusanagi-kan Sword Treasury - New Exhibition "Blades of the Hokuriku Region"
The Kusanagi-kan Sword Treasury can rightfully claim to be one of the most architecturally beautiful Sword Treasury/ Sword Museum in the world. Part of the Atsuta Shrine, the Kusanagi-kan Sword Treasury is open to all visitors before or after saying your prayers. There will be a total of 13 blades in the exhibition including a Tachi, signed by Tomoshige (Kaga) that is desi
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Atsutajingu-Kyu-Cho (Astuta Shrine) 1-1-1 Jingu, Atsuta-ku, Nagoya, 456-8585, Japan
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Feb 01Happening NowKitano Tenmangu Shrine, Kyoto - Swords Past and Present: Kitano Swords x Modern Swords
In addition to the regular collection of Kitano swords, which evoke the belief in Tenjin as the deity of martial arts, we will also be showcasing exquisite modern swords crafted by contemporary artisans. We will strive to promote sword culture by clearly showcasing the work of various artisans who preserve and pass on the ancient Japanese tradition of sword-making. This is a rare oppor
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931 Bakuro-cho, Kamigyo-ku, Kyoto, 602-8386, Japan
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Feb 03Happening NowSamurai @ The British Museum
Discover the reality behind a millennium of myth at this sweeping exhibition on the legendary Japanese warriors. The samurai is an iconic figure, evoking images of formidable fighters possessing ideals of courage, honour and self-sacrifice. Yet much of what we think we know about samurai is invented tradition. Our concept of samurai today has its origins in medieval reality
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British Museum, Great Russell Street, London, WC1B 3DG, United Kingdom
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Feb 04Happening NowForging Bonds through blades
The Kyoto National Museum is holding an exhibition that is designed to encourge the learning of sword appreciation through National Treasures and Important Cultural Property swords. Price: Adult - 700 yen Student - 350 yen Children under 17 - Free Click here for more information.
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527 Chaya-cho, Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto, 605-0931, Japan
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Feb 14-Swords, Gourmet Food, and Hot Springs: Toyama Winter Training Camp
Hosted by the Toyama Japanese Sword Study Group. Listen to explanations and tour the Shusui museum, then hold a famous sword in your hands. Enjoy delicious winter seafood from the Sea of Japan, including winter yellowtail, and local sake, while chatting and exchanging information with fellow sword enthusiasts! This is a luxurious training camp packed with activities.
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Shusui Museum of Art - 1-3-6 Sengokumachi, Toyama City, Toyama, 930-0066,, Japan
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Feb 25-Dōjigiri Yasutsuna @ The Tokyo National Museum
The Dōjigiri Yasutsuna will make a special appearance at the Tokyo National Museum from February 25 to May 17.
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13-9 Ueno Park, Taito-ku, Tokyo, 110-8712, Japan
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