The All Japan Sword Dealers Association held its 39th General Meeting on May 17 at the Tokyo Art Club. The association currently has 151 members. Under the new leadership of Mr. Yoshio Iida of Iida Kōendō, who was elected chairman during last year’s board member election, the business report for fiscal year 2025 and the business plan for fiscal year 2026 were approved. I sincerely hope that the sword industry will continue to develop in a healthy manner and that sword dealers throughout Japan will prosper in their businesses. As for myself, I was relieved to successfully fulfill my role as master of ceremonies and finally be free from the tension of the occasion.