Special Exhibition “Famous Swordsmiths – From Old to New” Featuring Famous Swords, Including Osaka Nagagi, Held at Nagoya Sword World
Token Corporation Co., Ltd. Press Release: September 3, 2025 Nagoya Sword World is holding a special exhibition titled “Famous Swordsmiths: From Old to New,” showcasing famous swords such as those by Osaka Nagayoshi. Exhibition Period: Thursday, September 4th, 2025 – Sunday, October 26th, 2025, Nagoya Sword Museum, North Building, 4th Floor Special Exhibition Room
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https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/23091/41/23091-41-f852bf3b428eaf340260728ba7100c89-720×207.jpg [Important Cultural Property] Tanto (Dagger) Inscribed: Nagayoshi of Bishu Nagafune, May 15th Year of the Shohei Era (Meibutsu: Nagayoshi of Osaka) This exhibition brings together famous swords by renowned swordsmiths from the museum’s collection. One of the most notable examples is the Important Cultural Property “Tanto, Inscribed Bizen Nagafune-ju Nagayoshi, Shohei 15th Year, May Day (Famous Osaka Nagayoshi).” Crafted by Nagayoshi, a master craftsman from Bizen, Sagami, this tanto boasts a dynamic, bold appearance and a striking blade pattern. This tanto was said to be Toyotomi Hideyoshi’s favorite sword, and is said to have been bestowed upon his vassal and longtime friend, Maeda Toshiie. It has remained in the Maeda family ever since, making it a distinguished sword with a long history. A large number of famous swords from various eras, from ancient to modern, are on display.
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/23091/41/23091-41-071e8737831643461ddc181d8242ff8b-3900×941.jpg [Important Cultural Property] Tachi Sword with the Inscription Kuniyuki This exhibition will feature a wide range of famous swords, from works by master smiths of ancient swords such as Yasutsuna, Tomonari, and Rai Kuniyuki, to works by master smiths of modern swords such as Echizen Yasutsugu, Horikawa Kunihiro, and Chosone Kotetsu. The Important Cultural Property “Tachi (Sword) with the Signature Kuniyuki” is a sword made by Rai Kuniyuki, who was active in Yamashiro Province in the mid-Kamakura period. Rai Kuniyuki was a swordsmith who created many famous swords, including the National Treasure “Akashi Kuniyuki,” housed in the Sword Museum (Sumida Ward, Tokyo). He is known for his two styles of swords: powerful swords and slender, elegant swords. This sword is slender and has a high arch, making it a famous sword with an overall elegant and beautiful finish. Image
URL: https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/23091/41/23091-41-bf11417a5cb479e914e74b445d753669-3900×780.jpg [Important Art Object] Sword Inscribed: Yasutsugu Echizen, Bushu Edo, Nanban Tetsu Late World Treasure 2 Owned by Honda Goroemon The Important Art Object “Sword, Inscribed: ‘At Musashi Edo Echizen Yasutsugu,’ ‘From Southern Barbarian Iron, End Times Treasure, Two-Door, Owned by Honda Goroemon'” was made by the master shinto swordsmith Echizen Yasutsugu. He was a blacksmith who served Tokugawa Ieyasu’s second son, Yuki Hideyasu, and was a master shinto swordsmith who was permitted to use the chrysanthemum crest. He is also known for re-edging famous swords that were burned during the Siege of Osaka. This sword is made using Nanban iron, which is said to have been the first to be used by Echizen Yasutsugu. Using Nanban iron gives the base steel a darker hue, enhancing its sharpness and the beauty of its blade pattern. The chrysanthemum crest can be seen on the front of this sword, making it an extremely valuable piece made by the first Echizen Yasutsugu. Many other famous swords will be on display at this exhibition. Please take your time to appreciate the works of the master craftsmen that the Nagoya Sword Museum is proud of. Recommended Information for Nagoya Touken World 1. Become a warrior! Photo spot
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https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/23091/41/23091-41-bceb7931fd2cea4d953d66d00df6b5d6-3388×2276.jpg At the photo spot on the second floor of the Nagoya Touken World main building, you can take photos wearing a helmet, replica sword, or battle kimono! Choose your favorite background from 32 options and take a commemorative photo just for you! 2. Lots of original merchandise! Museum Shop
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https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/23091/41/23091-41-4b19b20e4b07b8ee48584c688a4da57c-1500×1125.jpg Armor Acrylic Stand “Toyotomi Hideyoshi” (1,420 yen) The museum shop sells a variety of merchandise related to our collection of Japanese swords, armor, and Sengoku warlords. Our original sword seals and armor acrylic stands are also popular! We also recommend the sword seal of the famous “Osaka Nagayoshi,” which is on display in the special exhibition “Famous Swordsmiths: From Old Swords to New Swords,” and the armor acrylic stand of Toyotomi Hideyoshi, a warlord with ties to Osaka Nagayoshi. 3. Enjoy Nagoya cuisine and sweets at the Japanese cafe and restaurant Yuraku
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https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/23091/41/23091-41-6bda730053d3b836d3160e471a1adbf9-3900×2818.jpg Sweet Battle Bento (1,200 yen) Enjoy Nagoya cuisine and sweets at the Japanese Cafe & Restaurant Yuraku, located within the hotel. The “Lord’s Castle Lunch,” a gilded castle filled with Nagoya specialties, is a popular menu item! The “Sweet Battle Bento,” packed with sweet treats, is a popular choice for cafe time! You can enjoy it when you visit the Nagoya Sword Museum, or just at the Japanese cafe and restaurant “Yuraku,” so please come and visit! In conjunction with the special exhibition “Famous Swordsmiths: From Old to New Swords,” be sure to stop by the photo spots, museum shop, and Japanese cafe and restaurant “Yuraku”! Location 35-43 Sakae 3-chome, Naka-ku, Nagoya, Aichi Prefecture Closed Closed on Wednesday, September 3rd and Mondays (if Monday is a national holiday, closed the following weekday). Opening and Closing Days Calendar Opening Hours 10:00-17:00 (last entry 16:30) Admission fee ●General: 1,200 yen ●University and high school students: 500 yen ●Junior high and elementary school students: 300 yen *Preschoolers free ●Seniors (65 and over): 1,000 yen ●Persons with disabilities (including one attendant): Free *Please present your disability certificate ●Groups (20 or more): 300 yen discount for general admission / 100 yen discount for non-general admission Access 10-minute walk from Yabacho Station on the Nagoya Municipal Subway Meijo Line 9-minute walk from Osu-kannon Station on the Nagoya Municipal Subway Tsurumai Line 12-minute walk from Fushimi Station on the Nagoya Municipal Subway Higashiyama Line website
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