About NihontoWatch
Mission
NihontoWatch is a marketplace aggregator that brings listings for Japanese swords (nihonto) and sword fittings (tosogu) from dealers worldwide into a single searchable interface — helping collectors discover, compare, and acquire across the global market.
Operator
| Company | Hestia Holdings GmbH (Switzerland) — operator of NihontoWatch |
| Representative | Christopher Hill (writing as “Hoshi”) |
| Contact | support@nihontowatch.com |
| Site messaging | Members can also reach me through the site’s messaging. Ask me questions — I’m happy to help. — Hoshi |
| Substack | Nihontology — research notes |
| Website | https://nihontowatch.com |
What We Are
NihontoWatch is an information aggregation service. We do not sell, buy, or broker the sale of any items. All transactions occur directly between you and the individual dealers.
Dealers are responsible for the accuracy, authenticity, and quality of their listings. Conduct your own due diligence before making any purchase.
Personal Data
For details on how we handle personal data, see our Privacy Policy. Your email is used for alerts and account updates and is never shared with third parties.