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Aperçus sur les connaissances et la culture du sabre japonais
A complete legal guide for nihonto owners: the Firearms and Swords Control Law (Jutoho), torokusho registration certificates issued by the Board of Education, lawful ownership conditions, transfer and carrying rules, criminal penalties (imprisonment / fines), and police reporting procedures.
With the establishment of the Kamakura shogunate, the samurai rose to prominence, and regional schools such as Yamashiro, Yamato, and Bizen competed with one another. Samurai patronage of sword makers inherited the technical accumulation of Ko-Bizen and Ko-Sanjo, laying the foundation for the age before Masamune.
An expert survey of regional Japanese sword traditions beyond the Five Schools, examining the distinctive jitetsu, hamon, and local iron-smelting heritage of Bungo, Satsuma, Echizen, and Ōshū blades—and their significance for modern collectors.
This article traces the full picture of the modern preservation system—encompassing the sword outflow and extinction crisis triggered by the 1876 Sword Abolition Edict, the Imperial Museum, the National Treasure system, and the connoisseurship culture that flourished during the Taisho period.
The Ōnin War marked a turning point as Japanese swords transformed from ceremonial tachi to practical uchigatana for infantry combat. This article explores the intersection of the Ashikaga shogunate's meibutsu collections, tea ceremony aesthetics, and the patronage networks that shaped Muromachi sword culture.
Japanese blade culture extends far beyond the katana—naginata, yari, warabite-tō, and other unusual forms each carry distinct histories, techniques, and cultural meanings worth exploring in depth.
A practical guide comparing domestic and international auction platforms for Japanese swords, covering bidding strategy, authentication risk management, post-purchase procedures, and how to read market pricing trends.
The togishi—Japanese sword polisher—is the final architect of a blade's beauty, revealing hamon and jitetsu through seven meticulous stages. This article explores their ancient craft, training traditions, and the modern crisis of a profession in decline.
Pushed to the brink of extinction by GHQ confiscation orders, the Japanese sword survived through the resistance of passionate advocates, landmark legislation, and the mastery of Showa-era smiths like Miyairi Yukihira—ultimately enduring as a living art form.
A comprehensive overview of the nihonto market from an industry expert's perspective, covering the characteristics of Japan's major auction houses, the determining factors behind winning bid prices, and the standards of appraisal evaluation.
A comprehensive guide covering legal procedures, budget-based selection, reading appraisal certificates, and safe storage—everything a first-time Japanese sword collector needs to know.
To start a business as a sword dealer, understanding both the antique dealer license and the registration system under the Swords and Firearms Control Law is essential. This article systematically explains the legal regulations, credentials, and role of trade associations necessary for entering the industry.
