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Devoted to the Study and Appreciation of Netsuke

Welcome to the official web site of the International Netsuke Society, devoted to the study and appreciation of netsuke and its related art forms (inro, ojime, sagemono).

Newest INS Journals

Fall 2021
Volume 41, No.3

Winter 2021
Volume 41, No.4

Spring 2022
Volume 42, No.1

Summer 2022
Volume 42, No.2

Founded as the Netsuke Kenkyukai Society in 1975, membership in the Society includes:

  • a subscription to our quarterly full color illustrated International Netsuke Society Journal
  • instant access to the digital editions of the INS Journal (2010-current)
  • full access to the INS online Forum
  • regional Chapter meetings and related activities in the United States, Japan and Europe
  • an invitation to our bi-annual International Conventions which include multiple formal lectures, hands-on workshops presented by leading experts, and social events. The Conventions have dealer exhibitions where you will see and be able to handle the best available netsuke in the world.
  • opportunities to establish relationships and share information with knowlegable collector members to increase your knowledge of your own collection above what you may have already experienced by participating on our free INS Forum.


Three boxwood frog netsuke by Masanao.  Victoria & Albert Museum 
https://collections.vam.ac.uk/item/O73735/netsuke-masanao/

The INS is the largest international organization of netsuke collectors, bringing together members living in 31 different countries worldwide.

Beginners and collectors of all levels of experience and expertise are welcomed to join this group of art collectors and lovers for membership of $125/year, and to fully enjoy the benefits it has to offer.

Share your collecting passion with interested people around the globe! Hear and be heard. It’s a lot of fun!


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The International Netsuke Society is vehemently opposed to the trafficking, trade or commerce of illegal ivory, horn or any other illegal material. We support and comply with all international laws and regulations, including but not limited to the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species (CITES), the Endangered Species Act, and the African Elephant Conservation Act.