Beginner’s Course on Japanese Swords, 2026 - Enrollment Now Open

The Sano Art Museum will open a foundational course in April 2026, dedicated to learning the appreciation and spirit of Japanese swords.
This program aims to deepen understanding of the distinguished cultural heritage of Japanese swords and to cultivate refined sensibilities through their study

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2026 – Sano Art Museum (Public Interest Incorporated Foundation)
Beginner’s Course on Japanese Swords

Lecturer: Maki Sumi (Former Curator, Sano Art Museum)
Venue: Lecture Room, Sano Art Museum
Qualifications:Participants must be members of the Muse Club, the Supporting Association of the Sano Art Museum.
Schedule: April 2026 – March 2027 Sessions held on the 4th Saturday of each month (December 2026 on the 3rd Saturday) 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Total of 12 sessions
Tuition: 132,000 yen (tax included, for all 12 sessions)
Eligibility / Target Participants: This course is intended for those who are beginning their study of Japanese swords. Participants will learn the fundamentals of Japanese swords.
Application Procedure: Please inform us of your intention to apply by telephone. At that time, we will provide information regarding seat availability.
Afterward, kindly review the application form, complete the required details, and send it by post to the Sano Art Museum.
2026 Sano Art Museum, Public Interest Foundation- Application Form (PDF)
Notes: Applications will be accepted on a first-come, first-served basis and will close once capacity is reached.
Confirmation will be sent by email from the Sano Art Museum to applicants. If you do not receive an email within one week after posting your application form, please contact us by telephone.

Inquiries: Please contact the Sano Art Museum by telephone (055-975-7278).
Office hours: 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Closed on Thursdays and during the New Year holiday period (December 22, 2025 – January 8, 2026).

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Application Form Submission Address:
Sano Art Museum – “Beginner’s Course on Japanese Swords”
1-43 Nakatamachi, Mishima-shi, Shizuoka 411-0838, Japan
FAX: 055-973-1790