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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. Please join us! Beginners are welcome! Please feel free to inquire. Venue: ① Shusui Museum Tour (Capacity: 20 people) ② Training Camp: Minshuku Kozaburou, Ao, Himi City (Capacity: 20 people) ③ Famous Sword Appreciation Event (Capacity: 35 people) 10 swords and 5 sword fittings will be on display. *No bidding or appraisals will be held. Don't worry! Takaoka Techno Dome, Takaoka City, Toyama Prefecture *You can choose to participate in only one of ①, ②, or ③. Please let us know which one you would like to participate in when registering. Fees: ① Museum admission is free (entrance fees are at your own expense). ② Training camp: ¥19,000 (includes one night's stay, two meals, drinks, and an after-party). A ¥500 one-way fare is required for those using the shuttle bus from the museum to the guesthouse and from the guesthouse to the exhibition venue. ③ Famous Sword Appreciation Club: ¥2,000 for Toyama Sword Research Society members, ¥2,500 for the general public. *Students receive a ¥500 discount on the exhibition membership fee. *First-time participants are required to attend an etiquette seminar. Course Fee: ¥500 Schedule: Saturday, February 14 1:00 PM Meet at Shusui Museum of Art (Toyama City) 1:00 PM - 3:50 PM Visit the Shusui Museum of Art's Tachi Praise Exhibition. 4:00 PM Shuttle bus departs from Shusui Museum of Art (5:00 PM arrival at the hotel). 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM Social Gathering (may transition into an after-party if appropriate!) Sunday, February 15 7:00 AM - 8:00 AM Breakfast (bus departs for the venue at 8:30 AM) 9:00 AM - 10:30 AM Arrival at the venue. Unloading and setup begins. 10:30 AM –11:00 AM : Exhibition reception 11:00 AM –12:00 PM : Exhibition etiquette seminar (for those who are eligible) 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM: Sword and sword fittings appreciation 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM: Luncheon lecture (optional) 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM: Dismantling For more information or to register for the event please DM Toyoama Japanese Study Group - https://x.com/toyama_touken.

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 combat to the ground, the uchigatana came to replace the tachi in practical use. Even so, within warrior society the tachi retained high ceremonial status. It was prized as an object for presentation and as an essential element of formal attire in rituals, and its production continued for roughly a thousand years up to the present day. This exhibition, titled “In Praise of the Tachi,” traces the sword’s history from the Heian period to today, highlighting the distinctive features and points of interest of each era. For more information please click here.

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. Admire the armour crafted by Japanese artisans, the exceptional artistry, and the refined aesthetic sensibility of the samurai. For further information click here.

The largest US Japanese Sword Show is back - bigger and better than ever. For further details click here.

Honouring Tradition. For further details click here.

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In conjunction with the Las Vegas Antique Arms Show. For more information click here.

＼Let's Peek into the World of Samurai／ Focusing on various procedures associated with battles, the daily lives of samurai, and aspects of their lifestyle and culture, the exhibition introduces the real faces of samurai. Venue: 3rd Floor, Reimeikan, Special Exhibition Room Admission: Regular Exhibition Viewing Fee

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 is a unique opportunity to see all the famous swords associated with Saitama Prefecture! Opening hours: 9:00 ～ 16:30 (viewing until 16:00) Closed: Mondays (However, February 23rd is a public holiday, so the museum is open.) Price: Adults: 300 yen, high school students: 150 yen [Group rate (20 or more people)] Adults: 200 yen, High school students: 100 yen ※Free for junior high school students and younger and those with a disability certificate (including one attendant). You can watch it by taking the "Gurutto Pass."

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 opportunity for contemporary artisans to bring their best works to the exhibition, so please come along. Organizer: Kitano Tenmangu Treasures Co-organizer: Public Interest Foundation & Kaha Association Admission Fee: ¥1,000 for Adults, ¥500 for Junior and Senior High School Students ¥250 for Elementary School Students and Students on School Trips

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. A distinct warrior class – known in Japan as bushi – emerged and gained political dominance from the 1100s. But during a prolonged period of peace, beginning in 1615, the samurai moved away from the battlefield to become an elite social class that also included women. Samurai men formed the government, serving as ministers and bureaucrats. Many became leaders in scholarship and the arts, as patrons, poets and painters, in a world where intellectual pursuits were just as important as swordsmanship. By the late 19th century, the hereditary status of samurai had been abolished and their supposed chivalric values developed into the myth of bushido, or 'the way of the warrior'. This new code, promoting values of patriotism and self-sacrifice, was harnessed during Japan's period of colonial expansion and military aggression. The modern mythology of the 'samurai' emerged gradually across the 20th century through interactions between Japan and the wider world, with idealised images of the historical warriors increasingly consumed by foreign visitors. The story of the evolution of the samurai is told through battle gear such as the suit of armour sent by Tokugawa Hidetada to James VI and I, as well as luxury objects such as an intriguing incense connoisseurship game. From a Louis Vuitton outfit inspired by Japanese armour, to the popular, loosely historical videogame Assassin's Creed: Shadows, the exhibition explores the samurai's enduring legacy in games, fashion and film. This major exhibition is a candid look at the real men and women whom we know as samurai, from the battlefields of medieval Japan to the global pop culture of today. Price : Adults from £23, Members and under-16s free.

A special exhibition commemorating the 100th anniversary of the founding of the Maeda Ikutokukai, the cultural legacy of the Kaga Maeda Clan is being showcased to its fullest glory. Historically significant, this is the first time in 60 years that the entire collection of cultural assets handed down through the family will be publicly displayed. The exhibition covers the clan’s history through artifacts, including armor and swords worn by successive heads starting with Toshiie, as well as calligraphy, classic books, tea ceremony utensils, and Noh costumes. It also details the founding of the Ikutokukai through the collecting activities of the 16th head, Toshinari. The audio guide is narrated by voice actors Daisuke Namikawa and Reona Irie. More information can be found here. Cost: ￥2,300

The Dōjigiri Yasutsuna will make a special appearance at the Tokyo National Museum from February 25 to May 17.

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 designated an Important Art Object by Aichi Prefecture. Please read the notice from the Atsuta Shrine regarding the festival events in February 2026 here. #草薙館 #熱田神宮 #太郎太刀 #次郎太刀 Information provided by: @etudes24 on X.

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.