NBTHK membership

[Peter Bleed]

Dear Friends,

I'd like to find out how many members of this on-line community are members of either the NBTHK, or the American Branch of that organization. Are you a member?

Peter

[Lewis B]

I'm a member. Joined this year so I could attend the NBTHK-EB meetings and for the Shinsa discount. 

[Sheridan]

NBTHK-AB member

[Mark]

i am a NBTHK-AB member, have been for a while, maybe 20 years

[Bugyotsuji]

Member of NBTHK National, and local branch for maybe 15 years, also UK Tōken Society.

[Toryu2020]

NBTHK-AB

[Kanenaga]

Member since the AB was formed.

[Jussi Ekholm]

+1 my membership is through EB as I believe it is easiest to join the local subgroup.

[Gakusee]

Life member of the Honbu in Japan and supporter of the EB, who are an amazing group too. 

[Danny]

Member NBTHK / AB

[buchtas]

joined NBTHK-EB this year, looking at attending the meetings soon when I will be able

[Mushin]

Member NBTHK-AB

[Peter Bleed]

                It looks like the NBTHK has a presence here on the Token Message Board and that is a positive result. Sword appreciation is enhanced when collectors can communicate with one another  and  share information. Organizations like the NBTHK can support communication between collectors. Both collecting and communication technology have changed greatly over the past generation. It also turns out that collector interest is diverse. The NBTHK focuses on “bijutsu token”, or art swords and they proudly keep their focus on “art.” Taking that focus  after the War, contributed to the survival and preservation of lots of swords. Individual collectors might not agree with or fulfill the high standards of the organization, but that’s the way it is. It is an elite organization, thank you. The Token Message Board provides the modern world with  a wide range of sword  interests and expertise.