December 01, 2025

Announcement of the New Year Sword Exhibition

At the start of the year, Yūshūkan will exhibit approximately 12 new swords forged with heartfelt dedication by contemporary swordsmiths residing in the Kantō region, alongside stained-glass variant kabuto helmets, paintings of armour from shrine collections, and sword fittings (tsuba and kozuka). We invite you to witness the masterful craftsmanship, representing the pinnacle of Japan's traditional culture passed down to the present day.

【Period】 Thursday, 1 January 2026 – Sunday, 11 January 2026

【Location】 Yūshūkan Museum, 1st Floor, Special Exhibition Room

【Admission】Free of charge

【Exhibition Contents】

Approximately 15 new swords by swordsmiths belonging to the Kanto Branch of the All Japan Swordsmiths Association

Armour, swords, sword fittings (tsuba, kozuka), paintings, etc. from the collection of Yasukuni Shrine