The Japanese Sword Society of the United States

The JSSUS is recognized by the IRS as a charitable and educational organization for the appreciation and advanced study of the Japanese art sword and related fields of interest.

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Added on 6/22/25 Vol 10 No 5 September October 1978
More on the Token Taikai 79,Chicago Sword Show, Book Review Toso Soran by Torigoye, Kanteisho Yumoto, Mutsu no Kami Kaneyasu, Umetada Myoju, Sword Terms

Added on 5/25/25 Vol 10 No 4 July August 1978
Token Taikai 79, Ron Hartman Pot Pouri, Kaga Kanewaka, Kodzuke Sukesada, Juyo Koshirae, Yumoto Retempered Blades

Added on 5/9/25 Vol 10 No 3 May June 1978
Chicago Show Meibutsu, Birmingham Show, Nobukuni Yoshimasa, Cutting Ability Yamanaka, Gassan Sadakatsu, Seshutsu Yoshinaga, Stolen Swords

Added on 4/12/25 Vol 10 No 2 March April 1978
Passing of Dr. Sato, Juyo Shinsa report, How to use Fujishiro books, Soshu Hiromitsu, Birmingham show with Dr. Suiken Fukunaga, Tokubetsu Juyo Norishige