Nihon Bijutsu Token Hozon Kyokai
日本美術刀剣保存協会 | |
The Japanese Sword Museum, where the headquarter office of the Foundation is located (Sumida-ku) | |
| 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 | 1,602,44,627 yen (March 31, 2016) |
| Staff | Directors 18 Trustees 15 Staffs 28 (October 1, 2021) |
| Website | http://www.touken.or.jp/ |
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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.