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Fujishiro's Nihon Toko Jiten - English Translation

Submitted by kazarena on Fri, 2007-04-27 14:36

I'm looking for English translation of Nihon Toko Jiten (2 volumes). Please let me know if you have one for sale (used or new).

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#1Submitted by kazarena on Tue, 2007-06-26 09:28.

I've found the translation.

I've found the translation. Many thanks to falconj for an advice where to look for it.
#2Submitted by Eddie James on Sat, 2013-01-26 10:49.

jiten translation

Hi there. You mentioned in this thread that you found a source for the english translation of fujushiros jiten from a fellow member. Please would you inform me too as i have both volumes but without translation....?

Regards

eddie
#3Submitted by kazarena on Sat, 2013-01-26 12:46.

Fujishiro

Hi Eddie,

I purchased electronic versions of Fujishiro translation directly from the author (Harry Watson). I heard he's not selling it anymore due to the danger of unauthorised reproduction.

Regards,
Stan
#4Submitted by Eddie James on Mon, 2013-01-28 03:48.

thanks stan would you know

thanks stan

would you know anywhere i could get a copy...? also, i might be looking to sell my volumes, especially if im unable to find the translation.

regards

eddie
#5Submitted by kazarena on Thu, 2013-01-31 00:17.

References

Hi Eddie,

You can sometimes find it on eBay (i.e. http://www.ebay.com/itm/FUJISHIRO-2-books-Nihon-Koto-Jiten-and-Shinto-Ji...) or specialised Nihonto sites. But it's not cheap...

It depends how you intend to use this book. If you are mostly interested in oshigata (tang rubbings), you don't need full translation. Use freely available information to find volume and page for any smith in the books:

  1. Index of Japanese Sword Literature - filter by smith's name and look for references to Fujishiro.

  2. Swordsmith Index - use any criteria to find the smith you are looking for. If this smith is mentioned in the book, you'll find the reference in 'Fujishiro' section. I.e. look at Yoshimitsu. The reference is K165 (Koto Volume, page 165).

Regards,
Stan