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Contemporary Swords and Artworks - Ancient Techniques Handed Down to the Present -
0PostsThe Contemporary Japanese Sword Craftsmanship Exhibition is organized by the Society for the Preservation of Japanese Art Swords (Public Interest Incorporated Foundation) and presents award-winning works from a technical competition featuring contemporary swordsmiths, polishers, and craftspeople who create sword mountings.
One of the core missions of the Society for the Preservation of Japanese Art Swords is to foster the next generation of sword craftspeople and to share their skills with the public. In pursuit of this mission, the Society hosts the Contemporary Japanese Sword Craftsmanship Exhibition, which brings together two established events under one roof: the Shinsa Meitō Ten (Exhibition of Newly Forged Master Swords) — a competition centered on contemporary swordsmiths with a proud tradition spanning more than sixty years — and the Tōken Kenma · Gaisō Gijutsu Happyōkai (Sword Polishing and Mounting Techniques Presentation), dedicated to the arts of sword polishing and the creation of sword mountings. Together, these events provide a stage where craftspeople compete and present the fruits of a year’s dedicated work.
This is only the second time the exhibition has been held as a touring show, following its inaugural tour in 2018. The present exhibition features works by sword craftspeople active across Japan, with a particular focus on the Hokuriku region. We warmly invite you to experience the skill and dedication of these artisans, who carry forward an ancient tradition very much alive today.
One of the core missions of the Society for the Preservation of Japanese Art Swords is to foster the next generation of sword craftspeople and to share their skills with the public. In pursuit of this mission, the Society hosts the Contemporary Japanese Sword Craftsmanship Exhibition, which brings together two established events under one roof: the Shinsa Meitō Ten (Exhibition of Newly Forged Master Swords) — a competition centered on contemporary swordsmiths with a proud tradition spanning more than sixty years — and the Tōken Kenma · Gaisō Gijutsu Happyōkai (Sword Polishing and Mounting Techniques Presentation), dedicated to the arts of sword polishing and the creation of sword mountings. Together, these events provide a stage where craftspeople compete and present the fruits of a year’s dedicated work.
This is only the second time the exhibition has been held as a touring show, following its inaugural tour in 2018. The present exhibition features works by sword craftspeople active across Japan, with a particular focus on the Hokuriku region. We warmly invite you to experience the skill and dedication of these artisans, who carry forward an ancient tradition very much alive today.
Schedule | Sep 12 (Sat) 2026-Oct 18 (Sun) 2026 Opening Hours Information
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| Fee | Adults ¥800, University Students and Under free. | ||||
| Website | https://www.shusui-museum.jp/en/schedule/exhibition/ex-hold/contemporary-swords-and-artworks-%e3%80%80-ancient-techniques-handed-down-to-the-present/ | ||||
| Venue | Shusui Museum of Art https://www.shusui-museum.jp/en/ | ||||
| Address | 1-3-6 Sengokumachi, Toyama-shi, Toyama 930-0066 | ||||
| Access | From JR Toyama Station, take the Streetcar and get off at Ote Mall. The venue is 3 minute walk from there. | ||||
| Phone | 076-425-5700 |
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