Dai Token Ichi

[raiden]

Just in case anyone needs, here is some info for the DTI show this month. I hope to see some of you there - have a good time!

[Stephen]

LOL po po just steps away, have fun guys!!

[b.hennick]

See you there! MIke do you have an English version?

[John A Stuart]

My poor transcription may help. I didn't proof this.

 

同時開催〉

「幕末を彩る万工達」展(3F重文室)

「現代刀匠による銘切りの実演J (4 F)

恒例企画

「我が家のお宝鑑定J (無料) (4 F)

毎日午後から随時開催/刀剣刀装具武具甲皆無料評価鑑定 買入れ相談承ります

At the same time is an exhibition of swordsmiths work (10,000) from all over Japan.

Swords on the 3rd floor. Koshirae and fittings on the 4th floor.

A demonstration in the afternoon by a modern smith. Free entry. 4th floor.

 

The rest is times, dates, location and contact numbers. John

[cabowen]

同時開催〉

「幕末を彩る万工達」展(3F重文室)

「現代刀匠による銘切りの実演J (4 F)

恒例企画

「我が家のお宝鑑定J (無料) (4 F)

毎日午後から随時開催/刀剣刀装具武具甲皆無料評価鑑定 買入れ相談承ります

 

Exhibit of many smiths from Bakumatsu era on the third floor

modern smith cutting mei on the forth floor

free kantei for walk in family treasures on the forth floor

each day from the afternoon there will be sword, fittings, armor, etc. appraisal and free buying advice

[John A Stuart]

Uhh, that's what I meant to say. :lol: Thanks, Chris. John

[Baka Gaijin]

Morning all,

 

I'll be there on the Friday.

 

Cheers

[Jesper]

I will also be there on Friday.

 

Jesper

[John A Stuart]

I think it is Wednesday I arrive. The 23rd anyway. There until December. I hope to see you all there. I'm at the Keio Plaza until the 31st, so I'll be in the vicinity. John

[uwe]

I will be Saturday and Sunday there

[Curgan]

Just in case someone spots a katana sized tsuba that would make a matching pair with the one in my profile picture viewtopic.php?f=2&t=7183

I 'd appreciate a PM and seller's contact info.

 

Have fun at DTI and please don't forget to take pictures for the rest of us!

[John A Stuart]

Can you give us a bigger pic? I'll have a look see. John

[Pete Klein]

Problems with work and otherwise prevented me from going. Oh, well. Hopefully next year.

What I wish for all of you who are going to attend is to have safe travel, and a joyous, enlightening visit. Please contribute some pictures here so we will have good reason to cry in our preferred beverages...

[David Flynn]

I'm arriving in Tokyo, on the 24th and staying until the 30th. Looking forward to seeing everyone. Also I am looking forward to the Yakatabume.

[Curgan]

Can you give us a bigger pic? I'll have a look see. John

 

Thanks a lot John. The larger pic is at this link viewtopic.php?f=2&t=7183

 

You where the first to help me with the kantei on this one. Maybe you 'll be the one to spot it's mate?

[Bugyotsuji]

The Fujiwara Effect.

http://ja.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E8%97%A4% ... 9%E6%9E%9C

 

Watch out this weekend for two typhoons (#27 & #28) interacting with each other, called the Fujiwara Effect, like two tops hitting and spinning off unpredictably. Sunday could get bad in Tokyo...

[kusunokimasahige]

Yup was tracking them already since a few of my Japanese friends told me about them.

 

Looks massive.

[Curran]

Heavy rains? I've heard they are attracted to Tokyo when Cyrus is in town.

Mike Y or someone else painted a distinct picture of heavy rains, Cyrus' primero shoes, wet tiles, and a heavy backpack lead to some Henry Ford-Chevy Chase moments.

[uwe]

Rain rain rain..... :?

[Jacques D.]

Hi,

 

I was in Japan that summer, weather was both rainy and very hot (sweltering).

[Pete Klein]

Well, on top of two Tsunami the Fukushima coast just got a 7.1 quake offshore. No reports of tsunami or damage but it's middle of the night there so I hope all are OK.

 

Update: apparently no damage and only minimal tsunami activity so all seems to be well there.

[Henry Wilson]

It woke me from my slumber down here in Tokyo.

 

http://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2013/1 ... oku-coast/

 

http://m.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-24677578

 

[John A Stuart]

That was just me falling out of bed last night. Sorry, it was a long day and my bed is small. John

[kusunokimasahige]

Not sleeping on the ground on tatami and a futon ?

 

Tssssssssssk.

[John A Stuart]

Ryokan are in the future days, right now just getting acclimatised. BTW, I am not sneaky enough to get pics at the DTI, so our camera ninja will maybe post some. John

[b.hennick]

I had no problem taking pictures at DTI. When I get back home and can upload the pictures I will p post a link.

[Jean]

BTW, how was the last earthquake?

[John A Stuart]

Not much for us in Tokyo. John

[John A Stuart]

To John Curgan, nothing to match, I'm sorry. John

[Guido]

I took quite a few pictures at the Yakatabune event, the DTI, and Mr. Kurokawa's party - all in RAW format, so I have to properly process them before showing them here. Give me a few days - I'm still quite busy these coming days - and I'll post them for the usual "who's-who-game". Highlights will include squid tentacles protruding from Cyrus' mouth and many more unique shots :-).