First look of this years event!
Mingle with dealers and guests over drinks & small bites
Exploring the hidden Christian symbolism in Japanese tsuba designs during the late Muromachi and Momoyama periods. Drawing on Sasano Masayuki Sensei’s 1979 article, it examines how persecuted beliefs were subtly incorporated into martial objects.
The Samurai helmet (kabuto) evolved over a millennium, influenced by warfare strategies, foreign styles, and regional aesthetics. This lecture explores its transformation from early independence to the streamlined Bakumatsu-era designs.
More information will be available soon.
A short evaluation by a team of Japanese specialists. (Short Sword Evaluation ticket required)
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