The Second Annual Display of Japanese Swords in Honolulu

[Ken-Hawaii]

I would like to announce this year's sword exhibition by the Japanese Sword Society of Hawaii. Here is our poster:

 

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and our press release:

 

The Japanese Sword Society of Hawaii is pleased to present the second annual Exhibit of Japanese Swords at Soto Mission of Hawaii. The JSSH warmly welcomes and invites all interested parties to attend this exceptional event.

 

The exhibition will be comprised of an extensive range of some of the world's finest Samurai-era art and weaponry, including swords by important swordsmiths, sword furniture, pole arms, World War II swords, children's swords, and various other Samurai objects, all of outstanding quality. The sword collection represents a fantastic opportunity for anyone interested in Japan or Japanese culture to experience a quintessential element of Japanese aesthetics. Along with swords approaching 800 years of age, contemporary blades are also to be included in the exhibit, reminding us that sword-making is a living art.

 

Of particular note, swords made by many well-known sword smiths will be on display. Representative work from the five styles of Japanese sword making, including examples from numerous historical periods, is a key feature of the exhibit. Many of the artists included were among the most well-known of their respective eras. Also on view will be a collection of The Hawaii Bonsai Association's premier trees, in addition to Kendo and Iaido demonstrations by the Hawaii Kendo Federation.

 

The exhibition will be held on September 28-29 at the Soto Mission's main hall, 1708 Nuuanu Avenue, Honolulu 96817, with free parking. Tickets are $10.00 at the door. Please contact Dr. Glenn Hayashi, Exhibit Chairman, at 597-1624, or Albert Keliikuloa at 554-6846 for more information.

 

If you happen to be in Hawaii, please let me know.

 

Aloha!

Ken

[ken kata]

Hello Forum Members,

Ken,

Sorry, I thought the link was going to show the Poster.

 

 

Thanks for viewing..

Alton Ken