JAPANESE SWORD DISCUSSION GROUPS
( EMAIL LISTSERVS AND MESSAGE BOARDS )

There are currently several English language email listservs and message boards for those interested in the study of the Japanese sword, as well as a listserv for those interested in iaido. Subscription and registration information is below. Note that many of the educational and commercial sites also have message boards and blogs.

You must be registered or a subscriber to post or receive messages on these listservs and message boards.

Most listservs are non-commercial in nature and are not intended for commercial or advertising messages.

NIHON-TO MESSAGE BOARD

A web based message board with graphics posting capabilities for the discussion of antique Japanese swords and sword fittings. Registration is required.

The Nihon-To Message board is located at: http://www.militaria.co.za/nmb/index.php.

Brian Robinson is the message board operator.

TOSOGU FORUM

A web based message board for the study of Tosogu (Japanese Sword Fittings). Registration is required.

The URL is http://www.nihontokanjipages.com/forum/.

The forum is operated by Richard Turner

NIHONTO CLUB

General discussion of all things related to the study of Nihonto. (Ireland)
To register go to http://www.nihontoclub.com/

NIHONTO STUDY

To subscribe, email to: nihontostudy-subscribe@yahoogroups.com. In the message field type subscribe nihontostudy your-email-address. You will be notified by return email when you have been added to the listserv mailing list.
Information on how to post messages to the listserv will be sent from the server after you have subscribed.

For detailed information about the listserv, see the listserv webpage at: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/nihontostudy.

This listserv focuses on antique Japanese swords, kodogu, tsuba and koshirae. Nihonto related posts only.
Messages may also be read online in message board format and has graphics posting capabilities.

Jim Gilbert is the listserv operator.

TOKEN KENKYU KAI

To subscribe, email to: listproc@listproc.umbc.edu. In the message field, type: subscribe token_kenkyu_kai. You will be notified by return email when you have been added to the listserv mailing list.

Information on how to post messages to the listserv will be sent from the server after you have subscribed.

This listserv focuses on all aspects of the study of Japanese swords both antique and modern as well as sword making.
Limited sales and commercial notices are allowed. No graphics postings.

Chris Bowen is the listserv operator.

NIHONTO YAHOO GROUPS

To subscribe, email to: nihonto-subscribe@yahoogroups.com. In the message field type subscribe nihonto your-email-address. You will be notified by return email when you have been added to the listserv mailing list.
Information on how to post messages to the listserv will be sent from the server after you have subscribed.

For detailed information about the listserv, see the listserv webpage at: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/nihonto.

This listserv focuses mainly on antique Japanese swords. Commercial posts and sales are allowed.
General discussions of swords and other topics. Messages may also be read online in message board format with graphics posting capabilities.

Bill Feldman is the listserv operator.

NIHONTO FORUM

A web based message board for Japanese sword discussion at http://pub205.ezboard.com/bnihonto.
Variety of topic areas including a classifieds section. Registration is required.

Bill Feldman is the message board operator.

AUSTRALIAN NIHONTO FORUM

A web based message board at Australian Nihonto Forum for discussion of Japanese swords, fittings, etc.
Registration is required.

Kam Appleford is the message board operator.

NIHONTO

To subscribe, email to: majordomo@els.sgi.com. In the message field type subscribe nihonto your-email-address. You will be notified by return email when you have been added to the listserv mailing list.

Information on how to post messages to the listserv will be sent from the server after you have subscribed.

This listserv focuses mainly on antique Japanese swords. No sales or commercial posts are allowed. No graphics posting.

Robert Cole is the listserv operator.

IAIDO-L

To subscribe, email to: listserv@listserv.uoguelph.ca. In the message field, type: subscribe iaido-l yourname. You will be notified by email when you have been added to the list.

Information on how to post messages to the listserv will be sent from the server after you have subscribed.

This listserv is a martial arts oriented group for practicioners of iaido. It is not a collector's group. No graphics posting.

Kim Taylor and Johanna Botari are the listserv operators.