Purpose and actions of the NBSK
In
accordance with the intention of preserving cultural assets, the
organization aims to preserve the japanese sword as a tangible and
intangible asset [9], as well as the
promotion of its culture, thus contributing to the national and
international diffusion of the japanese culture.
[9] Refering to the swords as well as the knowledge.
To this end, the NBSK intends to use the following means:
1) Training to preserve the traditional know-how related to japanese swords
2) Organization of exhibitions, seminars and conferences related to the japanese sword
3) Surveys and research performed in regards to this know-how, as well as related publications
4) Promotion of the culture of the japanese sword
5) Publications in regards to traditional culture or traditional know-how
6) Any and all other means necessary to the realization of the objectives of the organization
Concretely, and in regards to the "public utility" aspect :
1) Sponsoring of seminars intended for swordsmiths and other sword-related tradesmen
2) Courses on the appraisal of swords and tōsōgu [10]
3) Courses on preservation of swords and tōsōgu aimed for curators
4) Collaboration at the 4th o-mamori gatana exhibition
5) Participation at the internation fittings convention (Kokusai Tōsōgu-kai)
6) Organization of competitions for swordsmiths and other tradesmen, as well as the exhibition of submitted works
[10] A recent appraisal meeting held on July 12th of this year by
polisher Sasaki Takushi, was aimed in part at promoting membership for
the NBSK. Participants could hone their skills on such blade as
Go Yoshihiro, Norishige, Kaneuji,
Sadamune, Rai Kunimitsu, Rai Kunitsugu and Nobukuni among others!
Thus,
and contrary to what has been mentioned over the Internet, this new
organization shall not deliver appraisal certificates. The
publication of a newsletter has also been announced, although a date
remains to be known.
NBSK
日本刀文化振興協会
Nihontō Bunka Shinkō Kyōkai
22 Ichibanchō, Chiyoda-ku
Tōkyō 102-0082
Tel.: 03-5216-5866
e-mail: tbk[at]nbsk-jp.org
Site: www.nsk-jp.org/ |
by Franz Baldauff
(futur member of the NBSK) |
