On the 10th of June, the All Japan Sword Traders Association held a board member’s election. I was re-elected for another two years. I will do my best to enhance and increase the sword market. The previous retirement age limit of 70 years old was abolished allowing anyone the opportunity to became a board member. Fukami-san, from Ginza Choshuya became the chairman again.
Touken Matsumoto held the Second Kyobashi Token Ichi on June 7th, 2019 for a three-day sales event at the Gallery Kubota in Kyobashi. The rainy season in Japan has started and rained all three days. However, the location was very convenient and close to the train station allowing all the guest to stay relatively dry. Ohkoshi Sensei, who supervised the manga drawing of Honami Meito Hiroku (the secret record of the swords of the Honami Lineage), also had the chance to visit. I also made an advertisement poster to help increase the appeal of this event. The performance of the event was better than expected. The Third Kyobashi Token Ichi will be held on October 11th for the three days at the same location. We look forward to seeing you there.