Our story

Tokyo Nihonto is based in Japan.

Our founder has been drawn to Japan and the samurai for as long as he can remember. After two years working with Japanese swords, he moved to Japan in January 2023 to be closer to the source.

Every piece we offer is found here, in Japan, through local partners and contacts we have built over time.

Most of the work happens before a sword ever reaches the site.

We search constantly, look at far more pieces than we keep, and pass on most of them. Only the ones we would want on our own wall make it through.

When a blade needs polishing or a mounting needs restoration, the work goes to independent Japanese craftsmen we trust.

Every sword is then photographed in our own studio: the blade, the hamon, every fitting, every detail you would want to see in person.

We research each piece, check its papers, and write a description you can trust, before shipping it insured from Tokyo to collectors around the world.

From Japan, to your hands.