Japanese Culture
Yu Kurosaki SENKO-EI R2 Chef Knives with Indigo-dyed Wood Handle and Saya [AITENMOKU]
September 29, 2024 Japanese CultureBrandsSteel QualitiesSaya (knife cover)
This beautiful “JAPAN BLUE” version of SENKO-EI by Yu Kurosaki feature the sharp-pointed shape, the shining unique hammered texture, and Japanese traditional indigo-dyed (Ai-zome) beautiful blue handle and saya sheath. The Ai-zome blue-colored handles and saya of these knives are carefully Ai (Japanese original indigo)-dyed with Japanese traditional method by skilled craftsperson on natural wood …
Sakai Takayuki Epic Kanji-Gallery-Engraved Deba for Special
January 2, 2023 Japanese CultureBrandsSteel Qualities
The Kanji-Gallery-Engraved Deba “Shushi-Ikkan” 360mm is gorgeously engraved with a lot of Kanji characters dedicated for Sushi, which is made for special and is only one single piece in our stock. Hand-Engraved Epic Sushi-Kanji-Gallery on the Blade The beautiful traditional picture or kanji characters on the blade is carefully hand-engraving by the skilled craftsperson, …
TOP line of Sakai Takayuki – Ginmaki Mirrored Honyaki Yanagiba with Silver Ringed Ebony Handle
September 18, 2021 Japanese CultureBrandsSteel QualitiesAccessories
This Ginmaki Mirrored Honyaki series is the TOP line of Sakai Takayuki brand by skilled craftsmen in Sakai, Japan. The mirror finished Aoko or Blue Paper Steel Knife is made from famous Yasugi steel, known as prime high carbon steel. Speaking to the handle, the beautiful Genuine-Silver Rings and the Buffalo Tsuba equipped to the …
Takeshi Saji Traditional Makie-Art R2 Damascus Gyuto Knives
September 2, 2021 Japanese CultureDamascus KnivesBrands
Takeshi Saji SG2/R2 Makie-Art series feature Damascus-patterned blades with a core of Super Gold 2 Stainless Steel for professional, which provides excellent rust resistance and a long-lasting edge as well as its beautifulness and unique design with custom-made feeling. 1) Mt.FUJI on LAKE with Sails & Pine 2) FUJIN-RAIJIN 3) TORII(entrance gate of shrine) and …
Japanese Tuna-Kiri Knife with 600mm Blade by Yukifuji
August 22, 2021 Japanese CultureTypes & PurposesKnife StructureSteel Qualities
Tuna Kiri is a very long Japanese knife to cut tuna fish. Yukifuji, one of the high-class brand just for professional use for a long time in Japan, produces the Chu-Kasumi Gyokuhaku-ko (White Steel) Tuna Kiri putting soft kitchen knife iron on traditional TAMA-HAGANE steel. Tuna Kiri is a very long Japanese knife to cut …
Japanese Art Engraved Kasumi Knives by Sakai Takayuki
December 14, 2020 Japanese CultureBrandsSteel Qualities
This Japanese art engraved Kasumi knife series by Sakai Takayuki is a popular line of traditional forged knives which work well for first time users as well as more experienced chefs. Hand-Engraved Traditional Dragon Art on the Blade The beautiful traditional picture or kanji characters on the blade is carefully hand-engraving by the skilled …
JAPAN BLUE Indigo VG10 Damascus Chef’s Knives by Sakai Takayuki, for BEST GIFT
December 18, 2019 Japanese CultureDamascus KnivesBrands
This beautiful “JAPAN BLUE” version by Sakai Takayuki is crafted out of a 33-layer Damascus Stainless steel (VG10 Alloy Core) with Japanese traditional indigo-dyed (Ai-zome) beautiful blue handle. These blades have a seriously sharp edge, extremely hard (hardness : 60-61 HRC), excellent edge retention and a light center balanced feel. 210mm & 240mm Gyuto Chef’s …
Saya Sheath with Genuine 24K Japanese Gold Leaf for Kitchen Knives
November 17, 2018 Japanese CultureSaya (knife cover)Accessories
You know, Kinkakuji temple in Kyoto is completely covered in Gold Leaf which has been a traditional craft product of Japan for more than 400 years. This time we’re pleased to introduce the Beautiful Saya Sheath (or knife cover) with Genuine 24K Gold Leaf and Gold Stream that are specially custom-made by the skills of …
Gion Matsuri Festival in KYOTO
July 1, 2018 Japanese CultureTopics
The most popular festival in Japan, “Gion Matsuri”, has started today. It is scheduled to take place over the entire month of July. The Gion Matsuri is not only the most famous but also one of the oldest & greatest in Japan. The origin is said a Goryoue or Mitamamatsuri (a religious service for the spirit of the dead) …
What’s the difference between “Omotenashi” and “Service”?
February 7, 2018 Japanese CultureJapanese Cuisine
Do you think it’s true that the Japanese have a heart of “omotenashi”? Today, we’d like to introduce three Omotenashi spirits that Japanese ladies and gentlemen need to remember. What “Omotenashi” is all about? It’s one of the bad things about the Japanese to be willing to use a certain word without deeply thinking its …
Heavy snow across Japan this week
January 24, 2018 Japanese CultureTopics
A blizzard is about to sweep along the Sea of Japan coast from Hokkaido, Sankin to Kyushu around January 25, because a large low-pressure system is expected to stay over Northern Japan until the beginning of February. Kyoto, the Japanese ancient capital has already been covered with white color. The “Kinkaku-ji” temple looked more beautiful …
Kimono as the Japanese culture
January 12, 2018 Japanese Culture
Kunio Yanagida (1875~1962), known as the father of Japanese native folkloristics, or minzokugaku, analyzed the Japanese culture focusing on a cyclical rhythm comprised of two different types of events: “hare” and “ke”. Events of “hare” includes “shogatsu” (new year holidays), “obon” (a unique vacation season in summer to welcome spirits of their ancestors) and any …
The meaning of “wabi” and “sabi”
November 2, 2017 Japanese Culture
There must be a lot of people conjuring up the words “wabi” and “sabi”, hearing of the spirit of tea ceremony, but how many of them can give an explanation on exactly what these two words “wabi” and “sabi” mean? Here are the excerpts from an interview with Mr. Soushin Kimura, author of the book, …
What is “UMAMI” in Japan ?
October 1, 2017 Japanese CultureJapanese Cuisine
We have been seeing the word “umami” these days. The word is spelled as it is “U M A M I” in foreign countries and has become global common language. Since Umami was born in Japan, the Japanese appears to be more sensitive to umami. One company had conducted a survey to see to what …
