2026
Long term exhibits
The MET:
For information please go to the following webpage: The Met Fifth Avenue
Sword shows
JANUARY
Las Vegas Japanese sword show –to be held in conjunction with, and part of, The Las Vegas Antique Arms Show .
January 23rd & 24th, 2026 (Fri / Sat)
WESTGATE RESORT & CASINO
3000 PARADISE RD, LAS VEGAS, NV 89109
Contact: Mark Jones for more details
For information please go to the following webpage: www.vegasswordshow.com
APRIL
MIDWEST TOKEN KAI – Chicago Sword Show
April 24th, 25th, & 26th 2026.
If driving, easiest entry is from the rear parking lot, after the sliding doors, take a left, then find us down to the right side.
Hyatt Regency Woodfield
1800 E Golf Rd, Schaumburg, IL 60173
Schaumburg, IL 60173
Contact: Mark Jones for more details
For information please go to the following webpage: www.chicagoswordshow.com
Last NTHK NPO shinsa was in 2023
JUNE
ORLANDO JAPANESE SWORD SHOW
June 26th, 27th, & 28th 2026
Honoring Tradition – RIP Bob Elder!
5555 Hazeltine National Dr., Orlando, Fl. 32812
Contact: Mark Ceskavich for more details
For full details, please visit the Web site at: https://orlandoswordshow.com/
Last NTHK shinsa was in 2024
AUGUST
SAN FRANCISCO TOKEN KAI
July 31st, August 1st & 2nd 2026. (Fri, Sat, & Sun)
San Francisco Airport Marriott Hotel1800 Old Bayshore Hwy, Burlingame, CA 94010
Contact: Fred Weissberg for more details
For full details, please visit the Web site at: http://www.ncjsc.org
Last NTHK shinsa was in 2022.
NOVEMBER
DAI TOKEN ICHI– Tokyo, Japan
November 2026.
For more detailed information (including address, maps & pictures) please click here .
Note: The last NBTHK Taikai was held the weekend following the 2023 Dai Token Ichi Sword show. This Taikai convention was an representation swords of all major sword schools from Heian period through Shinshinto period.
Click to view Annual DTI catalogs / English translation indices & videos of the events:
Each year we will have extra copies of Dai Token Ichi catalogs and their translation included for sale in our book section. Prior years will have a free translation.
