Teimei Posted February 1 Report Posted February 1 Hi Folks, is anybody else here attending this year´s event in Utrecht? Bought my Early Bird Tickets today. https://www.japanartfair.com/ 1 Quote
Brian Posted February 1 Report Posted February 1 There's a small chance I may be going to assist someone to sell some high end armor. Hmmmmm 3 Quote
Teimei Posted February 2 Author Report Posted February 2 11 hours ago, Lewis B said: I’ll be there. 3rd year. Cool. We probably meet there than! 1 Quote
Lexvdjagt Posted February 2 Report Posted February 2 I will be there for the third year as well, would love to meet some NMB members. 2 Quote
Akaryu Posted February 6 Report Posted February 6 I will be there for the second time and eagerly looking forward to it. 2 Quote
Lewis B Posted February 6 Report Posted February 6 40 minutes ago, Okan said: I’ll be there as well. Excellent. In a dealer capacity? Quote
Okan Posted February 6 Report Posted February 6 16 minutes ago, Lewis B said: Excellent. In a dealer capacity? No, I'm sending my collector half instead 1 1 1 3 Quote
Brian Posted February 6 Report Posted February 6 Anyone who has been before, has it been in this location previously and is the hotel it's in the best option for staying at? Quote
Akaryu Posted February 6 Report Posted February 6 1 hour ago, Brian said: Anyone who has been before, has it been in this location previously and is the hotel it's in the best option for staying at? We stayed in the Karel V hotel at last year's JAF, not cheap but top class, rooms, breakfast & catering all very good and of course very convenient to be on the spot. Pierre 2 Quote
Teimei Posted February 6 Author Report Posted February 6 4 hours ago, Brian said: Anyone who has been before, has it been in this location previously and is the hotel it's in the best option for staying at? I am gonna be honest, it´s a bit above my paygrade. But surely a wonderful hotel. Quote
Lewis B Posted February 6 Report Posted February 6 5 hours ago, Brian said: Anyone who has been before, has it been in this location previously and is the hotel it's in the best option for staying at? It's a 5 star rated hotel just to give you some idea. $$$$$ I take my campervan so no worries on the overnight arrangements. The event has been held at the hotel every year except for the inaugural one (the 2nd might have been at the conference centre too but 99% sure it wasn't) Quote
Brian Posted February 6 Report Posted February 6 So where is convenient to stay if you are exhibiting? Don't want to be Ubering everywhere just to get there and back. Any recommendations that are convenient and still decent? Quote
Akaryu Posted February 7 Report Posted February 7 16 hours ago, Brian said: So where is convenient to stay if you are exhibiting? Don't want to be Ubering everywhere just to get there and back. Any recommendations that are convenient and still decent? There is a Inntel Hotel in the centre of Utrecht https://www.inntelhotels.nl/utrechtcentre/. They give a reduction in price when you have a JAF ticket. It is next to the Utrecht Central Station, a 15 minute stroll from the Karel V. Pierre 2 1 Quote
uwe Posted February 7 Report Posted February 7 Will be there for the third time… There are several hotels in the proximity of the venue, but you have to book early! Carel V is the most convenient, but quite expensive… Guess I know this collector, Brian 1 1 Quote
Teimei Posted February 11 Author Report Posted February 11 On 2/7/2026 at 11:39 AM, Akaryu said: There is a Inntel Hotel in the centre of Utrecht https://www.inntelhotels.nl/utrechtcentre/. They give a reduction in price when you have a JAF ticket. It is next to the Utrecht Central Station, a 15 minute stroll from the Karel V. Pierre I will also be staying at this hotel. Quote
Teimei Posted May 10 Author Report Posted May 10 A buddy of mine can't make it to the fair, but i already bought his Ticket. If somebody wants to get in for free, just send me a PM! 2 Quote
Lewis B Posted May 10 Report Posted May 10 (edited) 1 hour ago, Teimei said: A buddy of mine can't make it to the fair, but i already bought his Ticket. If somebody wants to get in for free, just send me a PM! Thats very generous and a great opportunity for someone who can make the show. Might be worth mentioning which days are covered. The tickets are personal so it is probably necessary to contact the organisers to transfer the new attendees name prior to the Show. Not long now. Can't wait. Edited May 10 by Lewis B 3 1 Quote
Teimei Posted May 10 Author Report Posted May 10 Ticket is for the whole fair, opening ceremony included. Just checked the Tickets and could not find any mention of personalisation. Quote
Lewis B Posted May 10 Report Posted May 10 1 minute ago, Teimei said: Just checked the Tickets and could not find any mention of personalisation. Even better opportunity. Was the Shinsa option selected This is what I found on the JAS site. All tickets are non-refundable and personal. Visitors may be required to show valid proof of identity upon entry. Quote
Teimei Posted May 10 Author Report Posted May 10 No Shinsa. Had nothing worth the hassle. Okay, my fault for not Reading it. 1 Quote
Luc T Posted May 21 Report Posted May 21 This JAF fair edition is something special for the Japanese Armor Society. For the very first time, a shinsa will take place outside Japan. 3 Japanese NKBKHK shinsa members will come over to evaluate armor related items. The team will be in contact with the Japanese jury during the evaluation. Unfortunately, the session is fully booked, I hope we can do this again in the future. For the record, since last Year the NKBKHK is recognised by the Japanese Governement. 3 4 1 Quote
Teimei Posted June 15 Author Report Posted June 15 It was a great fair! Met a lot of old friends and made some new ones. Much to look at, learn and touch! 2 1 Quote
Lewis B Posted June 15 Report Posted June 15 (edited) The show exceeded expectations this year. Without a doubt the best of the 3 I've attended so far. Here are some pics taken showing some of the highlights for me First a TJ Den Chogi on Paul Kremers stand. Sorry for the quality, I was peering over the shoulder of the viewer. I got to see it in hand later but couldn't take pics. An awesome blade. Its easy to see why Chogi is so highly praised. The Tanobe Sayagaki was more definitive with a direct Nagayoshi attribution without the Den qualifier. A Juyo Sanekage sunobi tanto A spectacular Juyo Unji at the Piva booth. Ubu, single mekugi-ana. Mumei. And obviously some great Menpo and kabuto Edited June 15 by Lewis B 4 1 Quote
Lewis B Posted June 15 Report Posted June 15 Speaking of katchu this was easily the standout piece with a price to match. Just superb And in a similar vein the talk on Menpo was very educational. I learned a lot from John's presentation 4 2 Quote
Lewis B Posted June 15 Report Posted June 15 (edited) I almost fell for this Taima Naginata Naoshi. While the blade had some nice chikei activity in the Ji it was the koshirae that really made me weak at the knees and I tell myself I'm not a fittings guy. Edited June 15 by Lewis B 5 1 Quote
tom Posted June 15 Report Posted June 15 The 2026 Japan Art Fair was excellent. For those who couldn't make it, here are a few impressions. Prices were very reasonable and fair. You should plan to visit the Japan Art Fair next year. Tom 3 3 Quote
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