Token Matsumoto (刀剣松本)

The 3rd Yamagata Token Ichi July 29, 2024.

The 3rd Yamagata Token Ichi was successfully held for three days from Friday, July 26th at the Yamagata International Exchange Plaza (Yamagata Big Wing), with the cooperation of Santoryu and Keichodo. Since the day before, there was a strong rain in the Mogami and Shonai regions of Yamagata Prefecture that reached record levels, and a special heavy rain warning was announced. I would like to express my heartfelt condolences to those affected by this disaster. This was the third time we held the Yamagata Token Ichi and many sword connoisseurs came to visit. The local newspaper ``Yamagata Shimbun'' published an article about the event in their morning edition and that attracted many visitors as well as members of the NBTHK Yamagata branch and members of the Yamagata Prefecture sword registration judges. I felt the event has been more and more recognized by local connoisseurs. We also had a customer who operates a bonsai tree business who searched for a year to find the perfect bonsai tree to display in my shop. You can see in the photo just how beautiful it is. The event was successful and I really appreciate the work of my staff and all the supporters. Next year, we are planning to hold the 4th Yamagata Token Ichi for three days starting Friday, April 25th. We will do our best to make this an event that sword enthusiasts in Yamagata Prefecture will look forward to.

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Super Samurai Market - Episode 12: Japanese swords and fittings at Token Matsumoto part 11 This Episode of Super Samurai Market takes us again to Token Matsumoto a sword dealer in Nishi Kasai just 30 minutes from Tokyo station. If you are intereste...

Product No. KOZ-2815:

The theme of this Kozuka is Mount Fuji. The material is Copper with Shippo inlay. The Shippo work was brought by Hirata Doujin, the first generation of the Hirata Family. He was ordered by Tokugawa Ieyasu in the early Edo Period to study the Shippo technique. He journeyed to Korea to study. Later he returned to Japan and became an official worker of the Bakufu as Shippo Craftsman of mainly sword fittings. These secret skills were passed on only to his son. These Shippo skills are very rare. The Samurai of that time really adored the Shippo work because it was very beautiful and noble. The Hirata Family lineage continued for ten generations until the Bakamastsu Period. This Kozuka has a Mei of Hirata Genjo, who was the 9th generation who later became a monk. Before he became a monk, his name was Hirata Narimasa. The year of 1847, the 4th year of Koka, is inscribed. The theme depicts Mt. Fuji. A very auspicious theme. It has passed the Tokubetsu Hozon Tosugu.

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The 3rd Morioka Token Ichi May 13, 2024

The 3rd Morioka Token Ichi was held for three days starting on Friday, May 10th at the Aina "Iwate Prefectural Information Exchange Center" in Morioka City, Iwate Prefecture. This time, in order to reach out to sword enthusiasts beyond Iwate in Aomori and Akita Prefectures, we published an ad in their local newspaper. We were interviewed by the Iwate Nippo and the event was published in the Saturday morning edition, and we also actively used social media to spread the word to the younger people who don't often read newspapers, which resulted in an increase in the number of visitors. On Sunday morning of the third day, I presented a basic lecture on Japanese swords for one hour to help increase the overall interest. While the event did not meet our expectations, we felt positive because we saw familiar faces and people who came to visit and purchase from us. The next Morioka Token Ichi will be held for three days starting Friday, May 9th 2025. We will do our best to make the Morioka Token Ichi an event that sword enthusiasts from the three northern Tohoku prefectures (Iwate, Aomori, and Akita) will look forward to!

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Super Samurai Market - Episode 12 - Item 2: A Katana by Kawachi Daijo Fujiwara Kunisada

Super Samurai Market - Episode 12 - Item 2: A Katana by Kawachi Daijo Fujiwara Kunisada 1. Katana by Kawachi Daijo Fujiwara Kunisadahttps://www.touken-matsumoto.jp/en/product/shousai/KA-0615 ...

Super Samurai Market - Episode 12.
A Kozuka from the Goto school

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Super Samurai Market - Episode 12 - Item 3: A Kozuka from the Goto school 1. A Momoyama period Goto Kozuka with design of a Nanbanjinhttps://www.touken-matsumoto.jp/en/product/shousai/KOZ-2795 ...

Product No. FU-2801

The theme of this Fuchikashira is Puppies. Dogs were protected by law by issued of the 5th Sh**un Tokugawa Tsunayoshi, 1680-1709. At this time, dogs were scared animals. This Fuchikashira depicts cute puppies on the Shakudo Nanako surface with gold inlay. Inside you can see the "Suemon inlay technique" where the inlay is attached to the Fuchikashira. So far there is no certificate, but one can expect good attribution.

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Super Samurai Market - Episode 11 - Item 4: Solid Gold Kyo Kinko Dragon Menuki 4. A pair of solid gold menuki with dragon design and attrution to the Kyo Kinko tradition https://www.touken-matsumoto.jp/en/product/shousai/MEN-2530 ...

Product No. KA-0623:

This Tachi has passed the 57th Juyo Shinsa in 2010. This swordsmith, Motomitsu, was active during the Nambokucho Period in Osafune, Bizen Province. It was said he was the son or the disciple of Kanemitsu. His work can be found from 1342 to 1375. The features of his work resemble the work of Kanemitsu. This Tachi gives a robust impression and is in a good condition. A very impressive blade.

Juyo Token

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Product No. KO-0067

Chisagatana style Tanto Koshirae with Tsuba of Cherry blossoms. Menuki are Bow and Arrow, Dashi-menuki. Fuchi: Shakudo nanako pattern surface with a gold Kanji, Kashira: Flower, iron with gold plate. Thread-wrapped lacquered tsuka.

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The 10th Koriyama Token Ichi March 20, 2024

The 10th Koriyama Token Ichi was held for three days from Friday, March 15th at the convention complex "Big Palette Fukushima Convention Center" in Koriyama City, Fukushima Prefecture. With published interviews by the local newspapers, there were many visitors. This time, I was able to give a lecture for "Japanese sword enthusiasts beginner's course from a sword dealer's perspective." I did my best to explain the basic knowledge of Japanese swords and make them feel more familiar with Japanese swords to increase their interest. The next Koriyama Token Ichi will be held in August for three days. I will make efforts to expand our product lineup and deliver items that will please sword enthusiasts in Fukushima.

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Product No. TSU-2759:

The theme of this Mt. Fuji Distant View. It is Mumei. It is made from Shakudo with gold and silver inlay.

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