On February 7th, I was able to visit the NBTHK in Ryogoku where I applied new items for the Tosogu Shinsa and received the items and the results of last year’s October Shinsa. In addition, I was able to view the opening exhibition of the Token Museum of contemporary sword work exhibition “Old technique of Ancient times”. There were a large number of award-winning works at the new sophisticated sword exhibition with high ceilings and spacious show rooms. The blades that were displayed under the illuminating lights shone brightly on the wonderful blades giving a sense of a great atmosphere where sword enthusiast will be able to appreciate the overall dignity and art. On my way out of the Token Museum, I visited the rooftop where I could see the wonderful landscape that faces the old Yasuda garden and the Kokugikan, the national Sumo Stadium.
