Natichu Posted February 14 Report Posted February 14 Hi all, I'm looking to sign up for an overseas membership with the NBTHK (honbu), and the information on the website seems to indicate to email them at nbthk.member@touken.or.jp I've sent a few emails (in a mix of English and Japanese) but received no response. I don't see any other form or link to register online. Am I missing something here? Any pointers or recommendations would be much appreciated! Quote
Lewis B Posted February 14 Report Posted February 14 Communication isn't the NBTHK's strongest suit. Try emailing info@nbthk.touken.or.jp It can take a few days to get a response. They do communicate in English. How long ago did you email them first time? Making payment via bank transfer is also a fun experience. 2 Quote
Natichu Posted February 14 Author Report Posted February 14 I tried emailing in late November, January, and last week. Will switch up the address and see if that helps! Many thanks Lewis. Quote
Natichu Posted February 15 Author Report Posted February 15 13 hours ago, Toryu2020 said: https://nbthk-ab2.org/join-now/ Well that may well make things much easier! Thank you Thomas. Quote
Jussi Ekholm Posted February 15 Report Posted February 15 I think NBTHK might have some very heavy spam filters on their email server. Few years ago I tried to send them emails to personal staff emails as well as the general ones over span of few months and I have never gotten a single reply... I just hope it was filtering and I wasn't totally ignored 1 Quote
Soshin Posted February 18 Report Posted February 18 On 2/14/2026 at 1:43 PM, Natichu said: I'm looking to sign up for an overseas membership with the NBTHK (honbu), Hi Nathaniel, Why? As a member (since 2007) of the NBTHK via the American Branch. The American Branch of the NBTHK current have some Canadian members and one adviser. I enjoy my membership and have gotten many free reference books via the NBTHK American Branch over the years. Here is a link (see below) their website for more information and all communication is in English. Not sure if they use spam filters on their email but I know many members there for many years so I can help you contact them. NBTHK - American Branch 1 Quote
Natichu Posted February 18 Author Report Posted February 18 1 hour ago, Soshin said: Hi Nathaniel, Why? As a member (since 2007) of the NBTHK via the American Branch. The American Branch of the NBTHK current have some Canadian members and one adviser. I enjoy my membership and have gotten many free reference books via the NBTHK American Branch over the years. Here is a link (see below) their website for more information and all communication is in English. Not sure if they use spam filters on their email but I know many members there for many years so I can help you contact them. NBTHK - American Branch Many thanks David, seems like that might certainly be the easiest way to proceed. 1 Quote
Soshin Posted February 23 Report Posted February 23 On 2/18/2026 at 8:26 AM, Soshin said: I enjoy my membership and have gotten many free reference books via the NBTHK American Branch over the years. It should be noted that cost of the reference books, monthly Token Bijutsu magazine from Japan via Airmail, discounts when visiting the Japanese Sword Museum, and Zoom and in person presentations at the shows are included in the annual cost of membership which is $250.00 USD. 1 Quote
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