The 1st of November is the start of the 3day event known as Dai Token Ichi. It is the largest sword event in Japan and a good opportunity for enthusiasts to explore and further their knowledge about the Japanese sword.
This year, Touken Matsumoto contributed to the organizing of the event by translating the catalog that showcases some of the swords, to English.
In a week or so, a simplified English version of the catalog will be downloadable from the homepage of the All Japan Sword Traders Association.
http://www.zentosho.com/daitokenichi/the_annual_dai_token_ichi_2012.html
The job of translating was rather time consuming, but we hope the finished item will contribute to the experience of the event and further the enthusiasm for Japanese swords and their fittings.