I visited the private exhibition Fifty Years of Sword Making by Yoshimitsu Ohno[大野義光], Splendid Juka-choji hamon Blade'' held at the Art Gallery of the Nihonbashi Mitsukoshi Main Store. In addition to reproduce of the national treasure tachi Yamatorige[山鳥毛], 20 swords made by the prestigious Ohno Yoshimitsu swordsmith are on display and for sale. While the cost of charcoal and craftwork are rising, it must be said that Japanese swords are considerably cheaper than paintings and other works of art. I want this to be a good opportunity to raise the reputation of Japanese swords,'' said Swordsmith Ohno Yoshimitsu passionately. The exhibition will be held until Monday, February 10th. Please don't miss this opportunity to appreciate Swordsmith Ohno's gorgeous Juka-choji hamon swords.

The first Japanese sword class of the new year was held at the shop in Noda. It started in 2020 with Nakahara Nobuo sensei as the lecturer. Once a month on a weekend from 5pm for about two hours, participants will appreciate five swords and develop an eye for Japanese swords. Now in its fifth year, I am happy to see that the participants' discerning eyes have improved.

I would like to extend our best wishes for the New Year.

Thank you for your patronage last year. In the new year, all of our staff will do our best to provide you with swords and sword fittings that will please you.  We appreciate your continued support this year.　(The first sunrise with Mount Fuji. Mt. Yatsugatake and Southern Alps illuminated by the first sunrise. Photographed in Hokuto City, Yamanashi Prefecture.)