Japan art fair, the Netherlands

[Leen]

 

Dear sword enthousiasts. 

In this post you'l find a link to the up and coming Japan Art Fair in Utrecht, The Netherlands.

I will be there :-) 

 

JAF – Japan Art Fair

[Lewis B]

I will be attending again this year too. I bought my first Nihonto at last years event. 

[Lewis B]

Tickets now on sale. Prices are significantly higher compared to 2024, though there is a Shinsa event on the Sunday (a first for JAF) with a limit of 2 blades per person.

 

https://www.japanartfair.com/tickets/

[Gakusee]

Thank you for the reminder, HB. Could you please help me understand something in case you have more information. Who is leading the shinsa, what format is it going to have and what will the outcome be? In other words, is it an informal friendly evaluation or a formal exercise with some certificate issued thereafter? 
Thanks. 

[Lewis B]

I will make inquiries and report back. The only information I have at the moment is what is in the announcement.

[Benjamin]

Thank you HB, I'm interested too. I think I'll try to come.

[Lewis B]

6 hours ago, Benjamin said:

Thank you HB, I'm interested too. I think I'll try to come.

If you can its a unique opportunity in Europe to see and handle many high quality items from every era. The exhibitors are also a great source of info and have so much experience in Japanese swords, fittings and armour. 

[Lewis B]

On 3/3/2025 at 3:49 AM, Gakusee said:

Thank you for the reminder, HB. Could you please help me understand something in case you have more information. Who is leading the shinsa, what format is it going to have and what will the outcome be? In other words, is it an informal friendly evaluation or a formal exercise with some certificate issued thereafter? 
Thanks. 

I have more details regarding the kantei. It will be an informal event without issuance of papers. Basically its for an owner to get an honest opinion in case they were thinking of submitting to Japan for Shinsa. Sort of is it worth the effort for this particular blade. The experts on hand will be the very knowledgeable Hataya-san (Daisuke Hataya) and Shono-san (Ginza Seiyudo) for the evaluations. It's possible there will be a 3rd as of yet unannounced expert. These guys really know their stuff. 

I think we all have swords we would like to know more about so this is a great opportunity for the European contingent. 

 

[Gakusee]

12 hours ago, Lewis B said:

I have more details regarding the kantei. It will be an informal event without issuance of papers. Basically its for an owner to get an honest opinion in case they were thinking of submitting to Japan for Shinsa. Sort of is it worth the effort for this particular blade. The experts on hand will be the very knowledgeable Hataya-san (Daisuke Hataya) and Shono-san (Ginza Seiyudo) for the evaluations. It's possible there will be a 3rd as of yet unannounced expert. These guys really know their stuff. 

I think we all have swords we would like to know more about so this is a great opportunity for the European contingent. 

 

Thanks HB

I have met both Hataya san (senior and junior) and Shono san (father and son). It is good they will be visiting again. 
Your post is helpful and clarifies matters. 
I think such an initiative will be particularly helpful to new starters in this hobby, of whom undoubtedly there will be a representation at the fair. 

[Deiro]

great, If I will get better I'll surely visit again.