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“The Arts and Arms of the Samurai”
Japanese Sword Show and Shinsa
February 21, 22, 23 2014
The Midwest Token Kenkyu Kai, in cooperation with the non-profit Japanese Sword Appraisal
Association, the Nihon Token Hozon Kai (NTHK-NPO), invites you to a major international Japanese
cultural event scheduled to take place in Tampa, Florida on February 21,22 and 23th 2014. The
event will be held at the Tampa Airport Marriott Hotel, FL
4200 George J. Bean Parkway, Tampa, FL, 33607
Main Number: 9_0120-996-517
The event will promote the Arts and Arms of the Samurai, featuring displays of Japanese Samurai swords,
traditional Japanese pottery, calligraphy, kimono, and other related items. In addition to the displays, there
will be lectures and demonstrations of traditional arts and crafts by Japanese master craftsman.
Sales Room:
International vendors will be selling swords, Japanese antiques, calligraphy, books, and like items. No modern firearms.
General Admission to the sales room is $10.00 per day. 3 day pass is $25.00
Shinsa:
The NTHK-NPO, the oldest sword appraisal association in Japan, will be bringing their appraisal team from Japan.
Reservations will be required. $100 per item non-refundable deposit is due at time of reservation; if the item passes, an
additional $175 will be charged at the show. Additionally, a service will be offered to submit blades and fitting for those
unable to attend the event in person. Reservations and/or questions should be addressed to the individuals listed below.
Shinsa will be on Fri., Sat., Sun. Thursday will be for sent in items.
Exhibits:
There will be several hands-on displays of swords including a treasure room featuring the highest quality antique
swords. There will be learning displays of sword flaws and polishing appraisal. There will be exhibits of traditional
Japanese pottery, calligraphy, and bonsai.
Promotion of Event:
This event will be advertised in Japan. It will also be heavily promoted in the Japanese communities, in major US cities,
and in the regional newsletters and press of clubs and societies sharing common interests. The event will be heavily
advertised in all major local media, and to Military and Antique Arms Collecting groups throughout the US.
Show Hours:
Thursday－ Dealer set－up-－4pm －10pm. Friday - Dealer set-up 8 AM － 9 AM. Show Hours 9AM to 10 PM
Saturday - Dealer set up 8 AM - 9 AM., Show Hours 9 AM to 10 P.M. Sunday - Show Hours 9 AM to 4 P.M.
Hotel Info:
The Tampa Airport Marriott Hotel, is conveniently located near the airport and the Mall of America with regular shuttle
service to each.
For Further Info, Table and Shinsa reservations/details contact:
Chris Bowen : PO Box 99 Mt. Hope, WI 53816 USA
TEL: 608-994-2538
email: swords@ejapaneseswords.com
For Hotel, Table reservations and further information about the Southeast Japanese Sword Show &
Auction, please contact:
Mr. Bill Green : 113A King Street, Saint Augustine FL, 32084
Office: 904.808.0662 Mobile: 904.347.3144
email: SouthEastShows@hotmail.com