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Aizu and Aizu Shoami Tsuba Festschrift currently serve and will serveAizu and Aizu Shoami Tsuba is an essential reference for collectors of Nihonto (Japanese swords) and tsuba (Japanese sword guards). This work provides an overview of the history of Aizu and major figures of the past in Aizu province. The kantei (evaluation) of Aizu Shoami tsuba is discussed in detail with a review of previous studies done in this area. Examples of Aizu Shoami tsuba are shown in full color with close up images of workmanship and mei