Learn how to obtain a Japanese sword certificate, including NBTHK and NTHK. This guide covers types of certificates, the application process, understanding your certificate, costs, timelines, and legal aspects of ownership. Discover why certification is crucial for authentication, valuation, and...

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In the Japanese sword world, we often hear the term, Mukansa. Originally, it means that a work is allowed to be exhibited without examination by the exhibition organizer, mainly in the field of art, taking into consideration its past achievements....

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The Japanese sword is a weapon known as the soul of the samurai. Yet, many people, both in Japan and abroad, are fascinated by its beauty, making it different from other antiques. In particular, if you are a fan of Japanese...

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When a Japanese sword arrives from Tozando, it comes in one of two states: in a koshirae — the complete mounting with lacquered scabbard, wrapped handle, and guard — or in a shirasaya — a simple, unfinished wooden scabbard and...

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