{"id":43986,"date":"2025-12-28T21:09:47","date_gmt":"2025-12-28T12:09:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/agatajapan.com?p=43986"},"modified":"2026-01-22T17:46:13","modified_gmt":"2026-01-22T08:46:13","slug":"nihon-token-en","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/agatajapan.com\/en\/shinise-en\/nihon-token-en","title":{"rendered":"Japanese Swords"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Founded in the Meiji era<\/p>\n\t<div class=\"ark-block-slider -media\" data-direction=\"horizontal\" data-option=\"{isAuto:1,isLoop:1,isCenter:1,showArrow:1,showThumb:1,effect:slide,direction:horizontal,speed:1000,delay:4000,slideNumPC:1,slideNumSP:1,spacePC:4,spaceSP:0,pagination:bullets,isClickable:0,isDynamic:0}\">\n\t\t<div class=\"ark-block-slider__inner swiper -main\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"swiper-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t<div class=\"ark-block-slider__slide swiper-slide\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"ark-block-slider__media\">\n\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/agatajapan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/aa03d68febfa9e75fd9972ea952f0017.webp\" width=\"1125\" height=\"750\" class=\"ark-block-slider__img arkb-obf-cover wp-image-41080\" alt=\"\" decording=\"async\">\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\n\n\t\t<div class=\"ark-block-slider__slide swiper-slide\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"ark-block-slider__media\">\n\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/agatajapan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/inami202108.webp\" width=\"1125\" height=\"750\" class=\"ark-block-slider__img arkb-obf-cover wp-image-41082\" alt=\"\" decording=\"async\">\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"swiper-pagination\"><\/div>\t\t<div class=\"swiper-button-prev ark-block-slider__nav -prev\" tabIndex=\"0\" role=\"button\" aria-label=\"Previous slide\">\n\t\t\t\t<svg x=\"0px\" y=\"0px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" role=\"img\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\">\n\t\t<path d=\"M16.4,2.6l-0.8-0.7c-0.2-0.2-0.5-0.2-0.7,0l-8.7,9.7c-0.2,0.2-0.2,0.5,0,0.7l8.7,9.7c0.2,0.2,0.5,0.2,0.7,0l0.8-0.7 c0.2-0.2,0.2-0.5,0-0.7l-7.7-8.3c-0.2-0.2-0.2-0.5,0-0.7l7.7-8.3C16.6,3.1,16.6,2.8,16.4,2.6z\"\/>\n\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"swiper-button-next ark-block-slider__nav -next\" tabIndex=\"0\" role=\"button\" aria-label=\"Next slide\">\n\t\t\t\t<svg x=\"0px\" y=\"0px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" role=\"img\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\">\n\t\t<path d=\"M7.9,21.4l0.8,0.7c0.2,0.2,0.5,0.2,0.7,0l8.7-9.7c0.2-0.2,0.2-0.5,0-0.7L9.4,2c-0.2-0.2-0.5-0.2-0.7,0L7.9,2.6 c-0.2,0.2-0.2,0.5,0,0.7l7.7,8.3c0.2,0.2,0.2,0.5,0,0.7l-7.7,8.3C7.7,20.9,7.7,21.2,7.9,21.4z\"\/>\n\t<\/svg>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"swiper -thumb\"><div class=\"swiper-wrapper\"><div class=\"swiper-slide\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/agatajapan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/aa03d68febfa9e75fd9972ea952f0017.webp\" width=\"1125\" height=\"750\" class=\"ark-block-slider__img arkb-obf-cover wp-image-41080\" alt=\"\" decording=\"async\"><\/div><div class=\"swiper-slide\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/agatajapan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/inami202108.webp\" width=\"1125\" height=\"750\" class=\"ark-block-slider__img arkb-obf-cover wp-image-41082\" alt=\"\" decording=\"async\"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\t<\/div>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">We offer a wide selection of Samurai art such as Japanese swords and sword fittings.<\/h2>\n\n<p>We sell a wide variety of Samurai art including artistic swords, sword fittings, armor and weapons, as well as their replicas. We also provide services such as sword maintenance, polishing, exterior crafting, appraisal, and consultation for selling.<\/p>\n\n<p>Swords, which are widely recognized overseas as artistic crafts representing Japanese traditional culture, are displayed and sold mainly from the Kamakura to Edo periods, as well as works by modern artists. We also offer original items such as brooches and cufflinks that make use of highly decorative sword fittings and can be worn as accessories.<\/p>\n\n<p>When you visit, you may enjoy searching for an \u201cOmamori-gatana,\u201d a traditional protective charm sword believed to ward off misfortune and keep the owner safe.<\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">History<\/h3>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/agatajapan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/image-55-1024x683.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-41084\"\/><\/figure>\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">It began in the Meiji era as an antique shop in Chuo Ward, Tokyo. After the Great Kanto Earthquake in 1923, the shop moved to its current location on Sakurada Street in Toranomon, Minato Ward, and began specializing mainly in swords.<br\/><\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">This Notable Item<\/h3>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns vk_block-margin-xs--margin-bottom is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/agatajapan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/15c4973171524a1fcae93df00057f62e-1024x683.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-41086\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Japanese Sword Menuki Brooch \u2013 Peony Branch Design<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>140,000 yen<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<p class=\"vk_block-margin-md--margin-bottom\">This brooch is crafted from a \u201cmenuki,\u201d a sword fitting (late Edo period) that decorates the handle. The richly carved and voluminous peony design is captivating. *Since this item is one-of-a-kind, it may already be sold when you visit.<br\/><\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">Spot Overview<\/h3>\n\n<div class=\"ark-block-notice -alert is-style-simple\"><div class=\"ark-block-notice__head\"><svg class=\"ark-block-notice__icon\" height=\"20\" width=\"20\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" aria-hidden=\"true\" data-icon=\"LsInfoOutline\" viewBox=\"0 0 48 48\"><path d=\"M24 47C11.3 47 1 36.7 1 24S11.3 1 24 1s23 10.3 23 23-10.3 23-23 23zm0-42C13.5 5 5 13.5 5 24s8.5 19 19 19 19-8.5 19-19S34.5 5 24 5z\"><\/path><circle cx=\"24\" cy=\"15.8\" r=\"3.5\"><\/circle><path d=\"M28 31.8h-1.5v-9c0-.6-.4-1-1-1h-5c-.8 0-1.3.9-.8 1.6l1.8 2.4v6H20c-.6 0-1 .4-1 1v2c0 .6.4 1 1 1h8c.6 0 1-.4 1-1v-2c0-.6-.4-1-1-1z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div><div class=\"ark-block-notice__body ark-keep-mt--s\">\n<p><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-flexible-table-block-table pt-3\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\" style=\"border-style:solid;border-width:1px;border-color:#666666\"><tbody><tr><th style=\"width:20%;background-color:#444444;color:#ffffff;vertical-align:top\"><strong>Address: <\/strong><\/th><td>3-8-1 Toranomon, Minato-ku, Tokyo<\/td><\/tr><tr><th style=\"width:20%;background-color:#444444;color:#ffffff;vertical-align:top\"><strong>Phone: <\/strong><\/th><td><a href=\"tel:03-3434-4321\">03-3434-4321<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><th style=\"width:20%;background-color:#444444;color:#ffffff;vertical-align:top\"><strong>Business hours:<\/strong><\/th> <td>Monday\u2013Saturday (currently) 10:00\u201317:00 (shortened hours)<\/td><\/tr><tr><th style=\"width:20%;background-color:#444444;color:#ffffff;vertical-align:top\"><strong>Closed: <\/strong><\/th><td>Sundays and public holidays<\/td><\/tr><tr><th style=\"width:20%;background-color:#444444;color:#ffffff;vertical-align:top\"><strong>Payment methods: <\/strong><\/th><td>Credit cards (American Express, Diner\u2019s Club, JCB, Visa), e-money (PayPal), bank transfer<\/td><\/tr><tr><th style=\"width:20%;background-color:#444444;color:#ffffff;vertical-align:top\"><strong>External links: <\/strong><\/th><td>Online shop <br><a href=\"https:\/\/shinisetsuhan.net\/collections\/japansword\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Shinise Tsuhan<\/a> <br> <a href=\"http:\/\/www.japansword.co.jp\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Official website<\/a><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><figcaption>Information is current as of publication and may change. 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