Baka Gaijin Posted November 7, 2018 Report Posted November 7, 2018 Just come out of the “Kyo no Katana” - “Swords of Kyoto” exhibition at the Kyoto National Museum. It is an extraordinary event. However, those preparing to visit should be advised that there is a queuing system. Also photography is forbidden, despite a previous report to the contrary. The queue to view the Sanjō Munechika Meibutsu blade takes 40 minutes, of slow shuffling in the dark. Similar important blades have 30 minute waiting time. Many people chose not to queue and observed from a distance with a monocular (which I had seen for sale at the new NBTHK Hakubutsukan, last week). When I arrived for the 09.30 opening, there was already a 30 minute wait to get into the building itself. It might have been the day, but I would estimate 70% women, a few in Kimono. All in all, a spectacular event, well worth the waiting time. 11 Quote
Surfson Posted November 7, 2018 Report Posted November 7, 2018 It's very encouraging that the interest in Japanese swords, in Japan, is so intense. How long will this exhibit run? I am going to Japan next spring and am hoping it will still be up. Quote
Guest Posted November 7, 2018 Report Posted November 7, 2018 Hi Robert, It finishes on November 25th. Some of the exhibits are shown on the Kyoto National Museum website. Quote
CSM101 Posted November 7, 2018 Report Posted November 7, 2018 A very good friend brought me the catalogue. And it is amazing, what you can see there. Not only the Mikazuki. Aizu Shintogo, 13 Awataguchi Yoshimitsu, Rai Kuniyuki, -Kunitoshi, -Kunimitsu, -Kunitsugu, Hasebe, Masamune. Several blades with Kokuho. Whatever you want. If you have the chance, go visit the museum. Otherwise buy the catalogue. Uwe G. Quote
Pete Klein Posted November 8, 2018 Report Posted November 8, 2018 https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/tv/corekyoto/20181108/2029116/ I just watched an excellent program on NHK World online on swords of Kyoto which touched on the exhibition and went into some details on nihonto in the Kyoto area. A nice overview it should be available on their video tab for a few weeks after it's current showing schedule which ends tomorrow. 3 Quote
Surfson Posted November 11, 2018 Report Posted November 11, 2018 That is a nice film Pete, and it is narrated in English. I wholeheartedly recommend it. Quote
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