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The site provides sales listings, exhibitions, purchasing services, appraisals, and sourcing assistance.","source_type":"1p_website","source_label":"Brand's website","source_url":"https://nipponto.co.jp","updated_at":"2026-11-07T06:43:33.715999+00:00"}]},{"header":"Identity","sections":[{"key":"mission","label":"Mission","shape":"text","content":"To help preserve Japanese sword culture by connecting swords with people who will value and care for them, and by reducing the loss of historically significant swords.","source_type":"1p_website","source_label":"Brand's website","source_url":"https://nipponto.co.jp","updated_at":"2026-11-07T06:43:33.715999+00:00"},{"key":"leadership","label":"Founders & leadership","shape":"text","content":"The site refers to the company president and states that the president was recognized as a Living National Treasure.","source_type":"1p_website","source_label":"Brand's website","source_url":"https://nipponto.co.jp","updated_at":"2026-11-07T06:43:33.715999+00:00"},{"key":"website","label":"Website","shape":"text","content":"https://nipponto.co.jp","source_type":"1p_website","source_label":"Brand's website","source_url":"https://nipponto.co.jp","updated_at":"2026-11-07T06:43:33.715999+00:00"},{"key":"voice_tone","label":"Voice & tone","shape":"text","content":"Formal, respectful, educational, and enthusiast-oriented, with a strong emphasis on Japanese cultural heritage and personal customer service.","source_type":"1p_website","source_label":"Brand's website","source_url":"https://nipponto.co.jp","updated_at":"2026-11-07T06:43:33.715999+00:00"},{"key":"headquarters","label":"Headquarters","shape":"text","content":"Osaka, Japan. The site identifies the main store near Yuhigaoka Station in Osaka and also refers to stores in Umeda and Tomikuni.","source_type":"1p_website","source_label":"Brand's website","source_url":"https://nipponto.co.jp","updated_at":"2026-11-07T06:43:33.715999+00:00"}]},{"header":"Offerings","sections":[{"key":"problem_solved","label":"Problem solved","shape":"text","content":"Helps customers find, evaluate, buy, sell, appraise, and responsibly dispose of Japanese swords and related items, including historically significant or difficult-to-find pieces.","source_type":"1p_website","source_label":"Brand's website","source_url":"https://nipponto.co.jp","updated_at":"2026-11-07T06:43:33.715999+00:00"},{"key":"core_capabilities","label":"Core capabilities","shape":"text","content":"Retail sales of Japanese swords and katana\nSales of wakizashi, tanto, short swords, spears, naginata, and sword fittings\nSales of modern swords, inexpensive swords, important swords, and accessories\nHigh-value purchase and acquisition of Japanese swords and sword fittings\nOn-site appraisal and regional traveling appraisal services\nSourcing famous swords and local swords on behalf of customers\nSword exhibitions and recurring sword fairs\nFree collection of unwanted imitation swords","source_type":"1p_website","source_label":"Brand's website","source_url":"https://nipponto.co.jp","updated_at":"2026-11-07T06:43:33.715999+00:00"},{"key":"products","label":"Products / SKUs","shape":"text","content":"Japanese swords and katana\nWakizashi, tanto, and short swords\nSpears and naginata\nImportant swords and historically significant swords\nModern swords and newly made swords\nInexpensive Japanese swords\nSword fittings, including fuchi-kashira, kozuka, kogai, and menuki\nSword stands and bags","source_type":"1p_website","source_label":"Brand's website","source_url":"https://nipponto.co.jp","updated_at":"2026-11-07T06:43:33.715999+00:00"},{"key":"pricing","label":"Pricing","shape":"text","content":"No standard pricing or subscription pricing is stated. The site lists individual swords at prices in Japanese yen, including items priced by consultation, with examples ranging from tens of thousands to millions of yen.","source_type":"1p_website","source_label":"Brand's website","source_url":"https://nipponto.co.jp","updated_at":"2026-11-07T06:43:33.715999+00:00"}]},{"header":"Audience","sections":[{"key":"target_industry","label":"Target industry","shape":"text","content":"Japanese swords, antiques, collectibles, cultural heritage, and martial-arts equipment.","source_type":"1p_website","source_label":"Brand's website","source_url":"https://nipponto.co.jp","updated_at":"2026-11-07T06:43:33.715999+00:00"},{"key":"customer_base","label":"Customer base","shape":"text","content":"Japanese sword collectors, enthusiasts, cultural-heritage buyers, sellers of Japanese swords and fittings, owners seeking appraisals, and people needing disposal of imitation swords.","source_type":"1p_website","source_label":"Brand's website","source_url":"https://nipponto.co.jp","updated_at":"2026-11-07T06:43:33.715999+00:00"},{"key":"icp","label":"Ideal customer profile","shape":"text","content":"Individuals and collectors seeking authentic Japanese swords, important swords, historically significant pieces, sword fittings, or appraisal and acquisition support in the Kansai region and elsewhere in Japan.","source_type":"1p_website","source_label":"Brand's website","source_url":"https://nipponto.co.jp","updated_at":"2026-11-07T06:43:33.715999+00:00"},{"key":"use_cases","label":"Use cases","shape":"text","content":"Buying Japanese swords and katana\nFinding rare, famous, or local Japanese swords\nSelling or requesting a high-value purchase appraisal for swords and fittings\nArranging an on-site or traveling appraisal\nViewing swords at exhibitions and sword fairs\nBuying sword fittings, stands, bags, books, and related accessories\nDisposing of unwanted imitation swords through free collection","source_type":"1p_website","source_label":"Brand's website","source_url":"https://nipponto.co.jp","updated_at":"2026-11-07T06:43:33.715999+00:00"},{"key":"customer_outcomes","label":"Customer outcomes","shape":"text","content":"Access to a broad catalog of Japanese swords across historical periods and price ranges\nSupport finding rare or difficult-to-source swords\nOpportunities to buy and sell swords through recurring fairs and exhibitions\nAppraisal support in the Kansai region and some distant areas\nResponsible transfer and preservation of Japanese swords\nFree collection of unwanted imitation swords","source_type":"1p_website","source_label":"Brand's website","source_url":"https://nipponto.co.jp","updated_at":"2026-11-07T06:43:33.715999+00:00"}]}],"last_refreshed_at":"2026-11-07T06:43:33.863363+00:00","last_changed_at":"2026-11-07T06:43:34.050241+00:00","claim_url":"https://app.optimly.ai/sign-up?claim=b2407c6b-36d6-455c-b937-3adc4e7ee180"}