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Thanks. If no luck here I'll try to source one from Japan. Mark

Dear community. Would anyone have a copy, or know where I can obtain the juyo zufu relevant to the naginata koshirae I am sharing with you? I am attaching to original Japanese text and a google translated version. Fingers crossed. Thanks, Mark

How's that for timing? What a great project. Don't forget to share your opinion once it's done. Mark

I can't believe this thread is 12 years old this month. It's epic and still relevant. No winners No losers. Mark

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Hi Folks. Today we changed over the items on display with the exception of the suit of armour. Everything else, swords, fittings and kabuto are replaced. Regards Mark

Thanks Piers. I really appreciate your compliment because I know you are in the front and centre of this art. It was such a good vibe and moment in our collecting journey.

Yesterday, the Japanese Consul General officially opened our display of samurai art here in Melbourne, at the Box Hill RSL. It was a special event, having it attended by a Japanese Government representative was great. The RSL really have done a fantastic job hosting our display.

Thanks heaps for the compliment. We are very conscious that most of people viewing have zero knowledge so we try to choose pieces that anyone can look at and admire. The masataka koshirae is one of those pieces everyone can enjoy and that hamon can be seen from 2 metres away. Colin put that in at my special request....again. In 3 or 4 months it will make way for something else. 🤔

Hi. I'll share more photos soon. Some very nice items are on display. Mark

Thanks Brian. We are really proud of what we do. It's great to get such positive feedback from members of the public and members here on the forum. Thanks again for your support. Mark

Hi, nice of you for asking so politely. This organisation came about many years ago as a consequence of the Victorian Government introducing legislation that would make swords prohibited weapons and problematic for bona fide collectors. A considerable amount of work went into a submission to the government covering Japanese Art Swords and why they are important culturally and as Art. As a result our Society was formed and written into legislation as an exempt body. That's it in a nutshell. Mark

Hi. Today, we completed the installation of a display here in Melbourne. It's a nice display, worth visiting. The venue, Box Hill RSL, is quite large with restaurant, cafe, bar, and is very busy. We have displayed a good cross section of samurai art. The backbone of thr display is Colin McDonald and kudos to him. It will run for about 1 year, with most items being changed every four months. I'll post more details over time. If you'd like to know more please message me. Mark

Hi. We have installed a display of wood blocks, netsuke, okimono and inro at the Japanese Consulate, Melbourne. It will be in place until mid January. Public are welcome to view.

The final day was excellent, very well attended by the public and collector community. Displayed were antiques and art from across Asia. The Japanese Samurai pieces stirred a lot of enthusiastic questioning and discussions. Talks by organisers and contributors were followed by a tea ceremony. Looking forward to our next event where we can share our collections with the public. Stay tuned. 😉