日本美術刀剣保存協会 | |
Abbreviation | NBTHK |
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Formation | April 1, 2012 |
Type | Public Interest Incorporated Foundation |
Registration no. | 6011005003782 |
Purpose | Contribution to the preservation of cultural heritage and promotion of Japanese culture. |
Headquarters | Tokyo, Japan |
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Origins | Nihon Bijutsu Tōken Hozon Kyōkai ( February 24, 1948 – March 31, 2012) |
Official language | Japanese |
Chairman and Representative Director | Tadahisa Sakai |
Revenue (March 31, 2016) | 1,602,44,627 yen |
Staff (October 1, 2021) | Directors 18 Trustees 15 Staffs 28[1] |
Website | http://www.touken.or.jp/ |
The Nihon Bijutsu Tōken Hozon Kyōkai (日本美術刀剣保存協会, 'The Society for Preservation of Japanese Art Swords', NBTHK) is a public interest incorporated foundation established in February 1948 to preserve and promote Japanese swords that have artistic value. They run a Japanese Sword Museum in Tokyo and have a secretariat in the building.